A one-pan Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet packed with zesty flavor, tender chicken, and fluffy rice.

Scale

1 lb boneless chicken thighs

1 cup long-grain rice

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 cup salsa verde

1 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp cumin

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro & lime for garnish

1. Season chicken with cumin, salt, pepper, and salsa verde.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken on both sides.

3. Remove chicken, sauté onion and garlic.

4. Stir in rice, broth, and salsa verde.

5. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.

6. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro and lime, then serve.

Adjust spice level with jalapeños or mild salsa verde.

Vegetarian option: swap chicken with chickpeas.

Keywords: Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet, easy one-pan meal