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Cilantro lime chicken bowl with lentil rice, salsa verde, cilantro, and lime

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls with Lentil Rice and Salsa Verde

Cilantro lime chicken bowls combine tender chicken and hearty lentils with fresh salsa verde flavors for a satisfying, flavorful meal. This easy bowl recipe is a great choice for a simple weeknight dinner.
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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. 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. Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot except the lime juice.
  2. Cook on the Soup setting for 30 minutes.
  3. Quickly release the pressure after cooking is complete.
Serving
  1. Stir the cooked mixture well and add additional salsa verde if desired.
  2. Serve over rice with a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

Allow an additional 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure before the cook cycle begins. For a slow cooker method, cook on low for 8 hours. The chicken may only require about 4 hours, so add it halfway through if preferred to help prevent it from drying out.