One Pot Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice
If you're looking for an easy high-protein camping meal, this Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice is for you. All you need is one pot and about 20 minutes to whip up this delicious camping dinner!
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- 1/2 white onion (diced)
- 1 poblano pepper (diced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken stew meat (aka chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 7 oz can of salsa verde
- 1/3 cup sour cream (about one large spoonful)
- 8 oz cooked rice packet*
- cilantro, avocado, and green onion for topping
Spice Mix:
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp coriander (if you don't have this on hand, you can skip it)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
At Home:
- At home, mix the spices and store them in an airtight container until ready to cook at camp.*
At Camp:
- Dice the onion and pepper. Heat a pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan followed by the onions and peppers. Cook for a few minutes, mixing frequently.
- Next add in the chicken and spice mix you made a home. Mix well and cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Mix in the salsa verde and simmer for a few minutes then mix in the sour cream.
- Lastly, add the cooked rice. Mix well and cook until the heat warms the rice, just a minute or two. Serve with fresh cilantro, green onions, and avocado. Enjoy!
Notes
*Depending on how far into your trip your planning to make this dinner, you can dice the onion and poblano pepper at home too. If you don't want the spice from the poblano pepper, use a green bell pepper instead. This might make more than 2 servings for you. My husband eats a lot of protein, so for us, there are no leftovers when I make this meal :)
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