Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

Name: Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1.5 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; 0.25 cup chicken broth; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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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.

Submitted by Kristen Walker (Maenke)

Updated on January 25, 2025

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

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.
Add bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
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 Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 578mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 35g	71%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 267mg	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.

Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

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