Description
Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Soup is a delightful combination of tender chicken, hearty rice, and zesty salsa verde, all simmered to perfection. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings with friends. With vibrant flavors and an inviting aroma, each spoonful feels like a warm embrace. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop onions, garlic, bell peppers, and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and sauté onions and garlic for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts along with cumin and chili powder; cook until browned on both sides (approximately 5 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer; let cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the long-grain rice and salsa verde; cook until rice is tender (around 20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Finish by adding fresh cilantro and lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg