Salsafied Chicken and Rice

A delicious combination of chicken, salsa, and rice. Instant rice makes cooking this one-skillet meal quick and easy. Top it with melted Cheddar.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 586 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups instant rice
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until cooked through and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Add broth and salsa and bring to a boil; turn off the heat and stir in instant rice. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture.

Step 3

Cover the skillet and let it sit until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.