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Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Skillet
Anderson Jorge

Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Skillet

Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Skillet One-Pan Mexican Style Meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb 680 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 cups 300 g long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups 355 mL salsa verde
  • 3 cups 710 mL chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese optional
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  2. Add cubed chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides
  3. Push chicken to one side and add diced onion, cooking until softened
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant
  5. Mix in uncooked white rice until lightly toasted in the skillet
  6. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and oregano over the rice and chicken
  7. Pour in salsa verde and chicken broth, stirring to combine evenly
  8. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender
  10. Remove the cover and stir to incorporate any liquid still present
  11. Pour shredded cheese evenly over the top if using
  12. Cover again briefly to allow cheese to melt
  13. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving

Notes

  • Protein: 36 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg