Description
Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Soup is a vibrant, comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table. Tender chicken combines with zesty salsa verde, fresh cilantro, and aromatic spices to create a delightful soup that’s perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts along with cumin and chili powder; cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in rice; continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg