One Pot Mango Chicken
This One Pot Mango Chicken is a sweet and savory weeknight dinner made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty mango salsa — all cooked together in one pan. Easy, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes!
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 1 cup mango salsa store-bought or homemade, recipe below
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for browning chicken
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro and lime wedges optional, for garnishes
Homemade Mango Salsa
- 1 mango ripe, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- juice of ½ lime
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and minced, optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
For the Salsa
- In a medium bowl, combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir gently and set aside.
For the Chicken
- Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil if using. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then add to the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides (they don't need to be fully cooked yet).
- Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the rice and 1 cup of mango salsa (whether homemade or store-bought). Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Top with a spoonful of extra salsa, fresh cilantro, or lime wedges before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 997mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1244IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
