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Salsa Verde Chicken

Zesty Salsa Verde Chicken Ready in Just 15 Minutes

Experience the vibrant flavors of Salsa Verde Chicken, a quick and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast diced for quick cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 1 large Sweet Vidalia Onion Any onion variety can be used
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
For the Spice Blend
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin Replace with coriander if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano Regular oregano may work
For the Base
  • 24 ounces Salsa Verde Store-bought or homemade
  • 4 cups Ready Rice Use cooked brown or jasmine rice for variety
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2-4 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro finely minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced sweet Vidalia onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and lightly golden.
  3. Toss in the diced boneless, skinless chicken breast and cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked through.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and Mexican oregano; cook for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
  5. Pour in salsa verde, ready rice, and black beans, stirring well to blend and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Drizzle fresh lime juice and sprinkle minced cilantro; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve the Salsa Verde Chicken in bowls or on plates, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and feel free to add extra toppings like avocado or sour cream if desired.

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