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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet

A cozy, flavorful one-skillet dish featuring seasoned chicken, rice, and salsa verde, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken This makes meal prep quick and easy.
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 15.5 oz salsa verde Use a high-quality salsa for best flavor.
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 cup white long grain rice Substitute with brown rice if preferred.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Use homemade or high-quality for best flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese Melt the cheese for best texture.
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained Feel free to substitute with other beans.
  • 1/2 cup roasted corn Using fresh corn adds crunch if in season.
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Dash black pepper
  • 3 tbsp cilantro Use fresh for the best flavor.
  • 1 optional toppings: avocado, red pepper flakes Add as desired.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Add olive oil to a pan and heat on medium.
  2. Add minced garlic and diced yellow onion to the pan, sautéing until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the spices and add to season the garlic and onion.
  4. Pour in the drained and rinsed black beans, roasted corn, shredded chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice. Mix together to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil for 2-3 minutes before reducing the heat to a simmer. Place a lid on the pan and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  6. Once the timer is up, check to ensure the rice is cooked through. Let it simmer longer if needed.
  7. When the rice has absorbed all the liquid, turn off the heat and top with shredded cheese. Place the lid back on to allow the cheese to melt for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Finally, garnish with cilantro, avocado, and red pepper flakes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Allowing the dish to rest a few minutes after cooking can enhance the flavors. For a zesty uplift, an optional squeeze of lime juice just before serving is recommended.