EASIEST SALSA VERDE CHICKEN AND RICE
EASIEST SALSA VERDE CHICKEN AND RICE
You only need 6 ingredients and you can be flexible about it: chicken (raw or cooked leftovers), bell pepper (or any other veggie), a jar of salsa verde, chicken broth (or water), rice, and butter (or any cooking oil). Cook the ingredients together for 20 minutes and afterwards you’ll end up with this richly flavorful salsa verde chicken and rice, all simmered together in one pot and yielding 5 servings. Win.
Quick and easy recipe for salsa verde chicken and rice -- just 6 ingredients and 1 pot needed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1-inch chunks
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat butter in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, spreading the melting butter over the bottom of the pot. Add chicken and sauté until cooked on all sides, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add bell pepper and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add salsa verde, chicken broth, and rice. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Uncover, turn off the heat, and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley.
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