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Cilantro lime chicken bowls with shredded chicken, lentils, rice, salsa verde, and fresh herbs

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls with Lentil Rice and Salsa Verde

Cilantro lime chicken bowls combine tender shredded chicken and hearty lentils with fresh salsa verde flavor for a comforting, flavorful meal that is easy to enjoy any day of the week.
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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 except lime juice into the Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid and prepare the cooker according to the appliance instructions.
Cooking
  1. Cook on the Soup setting for 30 minutes.
  2. Quick release the steam after cooking is complete.
  3. Stir the mixture thoroughly and add additional salsa verde if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken and lentil mixture with rice and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

Allow about 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 require 4 hours, so add it halfway through if you want to help prevent it from drying out.