Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
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

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Bowls! The BEST easy protein powerhouse meal prep. Just 15 mins of prep and totally hands-off cooking!

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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

Instructions

Add everything to the Instant Pot except the lime juice.
Cook for 30 minutes on Soup setting. Quick release the steam. Stir it all up and add more salsa verde as desired.
Serve with rice and a squeeze of lime!

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