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Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice

Updated May 24, 2021Published Jul 17, 2017 By Julia 10 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
This is a quick and easy weeknight dinner with just 6 ingredients that cooks in a single pot. Tender chicken and rice is simmered with flavorful salsa verde, lending a fresh and tart taste to the whole dish.
salsa verde chicken and rice cooking in pot

Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yield: 5 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups salsa verde (Note 1)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Sauté Chicken: Heat butter in dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, spreading melting butter over bottom of pot. Add chicken and sauté until cooked on all sides, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Other Ingredients: Add bell pepper to pot with chicken and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salsa verde, chicken broth, and rice.
  • Simmer: Bring pot to boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve: Uncover, turn off heat, and stir together. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve (Note 2).

NUTRITION

Makes 5 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 470 (25% from fat)  
Total Fat 13g 20%
   Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 1150mg 48%
Net Carb 35g  
Total Carb 37.5g 12%
   Dietary Fiber 2.5g 11%
   Sugars 4.5g  
Protein 48g  
Vitamin A 10% · Vitamin C 55% · Calcium 5% · Iron 23%

PHOTOS

salsa verde chicken and rice cooking in pot
stirring salsa verde chicken and rice in pot
salsa verde chicken and rice served in white bowl
close up view of salsa verde chicken and rice

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Salsa Verde. This can be store-bought or homemade. Store-bought salsa verde is usually packaged in jar or canned form, located in the inner aisles of U.S. grocery stores. For a homemade version, check out this salsa verde recipe which uses fresh ingredients like tomatillos (small green fruits with husks).
(2) Serving. Serve in bowls, optionally topping with chopped fresh parsley. Serve alongside fajita-style baked vegetables or bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers.

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Filed Under: Mains: Poultry, One Pan Meals, Per Serving: More Than 10g Net Carbs Tagged With: 31-60min, 6-10ingredients, bell pepper, chicken breasts, gluten free, salsa verde, stovetop, white rice

About Julia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes, mostly low carb and gluten free. Learn more.

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Hannah Misch

I made this recipe to clear out some things in my pantry. I doubled it and omitted the green pepper. Instead I added one onion, a can of green chiles, and 1.5 cup frozen corn. It was so easy and delicious with some shredded cheese on it.

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1 year ago
Preston

Has anyone tried making this recipe using brown rice?

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2 years ago
Rachel

So. Good. I always have this recipe in regular rotation for a quick weeknight meal. I fry up a fajita mix of veggies to go alongside it!
Curious if anyone else has tried this with cauliflower rice and how much the liquids need to be adjusted? Thanks!

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2 years ago
Lindsay

This was fantastic! I added jalapeño and red bell pepper so good!

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4 years ago
Jessi

Made this tonight and topped it with avocado. The whole family approved, even my picky 8 yr old. Everyone had seconds! Thanks for the easy, delicious meal!

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4 years ago
Courtney

Has anyone tunrned this into a crockpot recipe? I know it is supposed to be a quick and easy meal but I work long hours and usually just throw things into the crockpot

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1 year ago
Kitty Schuller

Anyone try this in an Instant Pot?

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4 years ago
Emily

Did you end up trying in the Instant Pot? If so, can you share your recipe? Thanks!

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4 years ago
jennifer

Has anyone made this with minute rice?
its going in the pot soon. ill update once its done.

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4 years ago
Julia

Hi Jennifer, minute rice should work. You won’t need to simmer very long for the rice to be cooked, so watch the time on that. You should probably add less broth as well, if minute rice is less absorbent. Let me know how it goes!

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4 years ago

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