Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Green Sauce Chicken Rice Skillet that combines tender chicken, rice, and vibrant salsa verde for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, and pepper, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the rice to toast slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and salsa verde, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add the corn, black beans, and cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Cover the skillet for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the skillet.
- Substitute quinoa for rice for a healthier option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg