Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that transforms everyday ingredients into a delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant salsa verde, and wholesome rice, creating a hearty dinner that delights both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp 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 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- dash of black pepper
- 3 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper; add this to the skillet.
- Stir in shredded chicken, black beans, roasted corn, diced green chiles, salsa verde, rice, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes; then reduce heat and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Once cooked through, turn off the heat and top with shredded cheese. Cover until melted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the skillet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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