Description
A vibrant one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, fluffy rice, and mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like bell peppers and corn)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the salsa verde and rice, ensuring everything is coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- If desired, stir in cheese and mixed vegetables. Let them melt into the dish.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, try marinating the chicken in salsa verde for an hour before cooking. This dish can be customized with different vegetables or grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg