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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet

Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe

This Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Skillet is a quick, flavorful one-pan meal. With tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, hearty rice, and melty cheese, it’s the perfect comfort food for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Stovetop]
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 15.5 oz salsa verde
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1 cup white long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup roasted corn
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Dash of black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning into the skillet, stirring for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add shredded chicken, diced green chiles, black beans, roasted corn, salsa verde, chicken broth, and white rice into the skillet. Stir everything together, ensuring the rice is well coated in the sauce.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil for 2-3 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender.
  5. Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Cover the skillet again and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and red pepper flakes (optional). Serve hot!

Notes

Notes:

  • Use long-grain white rice for the fluffiest texture. If using brown rice, add extra liquid and increase the cooking time.
  • Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver, but you can also use leftover chicken or cook your own.
  • Feel free to customize the dish by swapping out ingredients or adding more veggies.

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

  • Calories: 410 kcal
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Cholesterol: 65mg