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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet — homemade Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet recipe

Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet

A flavorful and easy one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken, long-grain rice, and zesty salsa verde.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the cubed chicken on all sides.
  2. Stir in the rice and ground cumin, toasting the mixture for two minutes.
  3. Pour in the salsa verde and chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
  5. Fold in the frozen peas and cook for an additional two minutes until heated through before serving.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.