Description
Savor the warmth of Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Soup, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with zesty salsa verde for a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe brings vibrant flavors to your table, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Each spoonful is a hug in a bowl, guaranteed to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeño, diced (for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the salsa verde and rice; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg