Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Skillet: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for weeknights, this Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet combines tender chicken with zesty salsa verde and fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup corn, frozen
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in salsa verde, rice, chicken broth, cumin, corn, and black beans.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Top with shredded cheese and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa for rice for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet, easy recipes, comfort food