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Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Skillet: A Flavorful Dinner Delight

A flavorful and easy-to-make Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Skillet that combines tender chicken, rice, and zesty salsa verde for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the uncooked rice, chicken broth, salsa verde, corn, and black beans. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover the skillet again for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • You can also substitute quinoa for rice for a healthier alternative.

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