Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

This one-pot chicken and cauliflower rice dish uses store-bought salsa verde as a shortcut to a simple, high-flavor weeknight meal that’s ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen cauliflower rice
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Melt butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 2
Add bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in salsa verde, cauliflower rice, and broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289
Calories
9g
Fat
13g
Carbs
35g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat5g 23%
Cholesterol103mg 34%
Sodium578mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate13g 5%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars5g
Protein35g
Vitamin C24mg 120%
Calcium20mg 2%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium267mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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