Description
Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Soup is a flavorful, comforting dish that warms the heart and soul. Packed with tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. Each spoonful bursts with vibrant flavors, making it an easy weeknight winner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts, season with salt, pepper, and cumin; cook until golden brown (5 minutes per side). Remove from the pot and let cool slightly.
- Pour chicken broth and salsa verde into the same pot; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add rice; cover and reduce heat to low, cooking until rice is tender (15-20 minutes).
- Shred cooled chicken and return it to the pot along with lime juice and cilantro; stir to blend flavors.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional garnishes of cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg