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Cilantro lime chicken bowls with rice, lentils, salsa verde, cilantro, and lime

Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls with Salsa Verde

Cilantro lime chicken bowls combine tender chicken, hearty lentils, and fresh salsa verde flavors in a comforting rice bowl. This flavorful meal is a practical choice for easy weeknight dinners or meal preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Meal Prep
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 303
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried lentils
  • 1 lb. (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
  • 3 cups salsa verde
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapeños, diced (ribs and seeds removed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1-2 limes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot except the lime juice.
  2. Cook on the Soup setting for 30 minutes.
  3. Quickly release the steam after cooking.
  4. Stir the mixture well and add additional salsa verde if desired.
  5. Serve with rice and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Allow an additional 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure before the cooking time begins. For a slow cooker version, cook for 8 hours on low. The chicken may only need 4 hours, so add it halfway through cooking if you want to help prevent it from drying out.