Description
One-Pan Salsa Chicken with Cheesy Rice is a vibrant dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a zesty salsa and creamy, cheesy rice. The textures meld beautifully, with the chicken being succulent and the rice offering a comforting creaminess that is both satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy, based on preference)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, season the chicken breasts with cumin and garlic powder, then sear them over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the rice and chicken broth, then pour this mixture around the chicken in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream, then return to the oven uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, allow the dish to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Substitute brown rice for a healthier option, but adjust the cooking time to about 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of the dish)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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