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Green Sauce Chicken Rice Skillet: Create a Flavorful Feast!

A delicious and easy-to-make Green Sauce Chicken Rice Skillet featuring tender chicken, flavorful salsa verde, and a medley of ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
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
  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • Lime wedges for serving optional

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil 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. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the uncooked rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly golden.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and salsa verde, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the cooked chicken, frozen corn, and black beans. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken while cooking.
  • Substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option and adjust the cooking time according to package instructions.

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