Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Resting Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    565 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice

Salsa verde chicken and rice skillet is a one pan dinner full of southwest flavors! This wholesome, easy dinner has minimal prep work and is ready in 40 minutes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
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Instructions

  1. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet (or pot) that has a lid and heat it over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken, spices, salt and pepper. Cook just until the chicken is browned, but not cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken onto a plate.
  2. Add the green onions to the skillet. Saute for 1-2 minutes then stir in the rice, corn, green chiles, cilantro, and salsa verde. Add the chicken back into the skillet and pour in the chicken broth. Stir everything together and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pan with the lid and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir every few minutes to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. If the liquid absorbs before the rice is cooked, add in 1/4 cup of broth at a time until it’s tender. Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.
  4. Turn off the heat and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Cover again with the lid for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions and cilantro or other toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 565kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 1339mg (56%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 565 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 565kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 1339mg 56%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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