Description
Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Soup is a cozy delight that marries tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice in a vibrant, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup invites you to savor every comforting spoonful. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or special occasions that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde; bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in long-grain rice; cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
- Add extra salsa verde and lime juice before serving, garnishing with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg