Description
Savor the warmth of Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Soup, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and hearty rice. This one-pot wonder is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh herbs, each spoonful is a celebration of comfort that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Chop onion and garlic finely; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in salsa verde, cumin, and chili powder; simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add rice to the pot; continue simmering until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg