Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant salsa verde, and wholesome ingredients for an easy weeknight dinner. This dish is not only packed with protein but also boasts a colorful array of flavors, making it a favorite for family gatherings or casual evenings at home. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a hearty meal that’s both comforting and nutritious. With the option to customize it to your tastes, this skillet dish ensures everyone will have something to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Mix chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl; add to the skillet.
- Stir in black beans, roasted corn, shredded chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice until combined.
- Bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes.
- Check if the rice is cooked; if not, let it cook longer as needed.
- Once cooked through, top with shredded cheese and cover until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and optional toppings like avocado or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg