Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is the ideal solution for busy weeknights when you want a quick, flavorful meal without compromising on nutrition. This one-pan dish combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and hearty rice, making it a delightful option for both family dinners and casual gatherings. With its vibrant flavors and protein-packed ingredients, this skillet will impress everyone at your table. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado or spicy red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect answer to your weeknight dinner dilemmas.
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
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- dash of black pepper
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- optional toppings: avocado, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant and onion becomes translucent.
- Combine chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Add drained black beans, roasted corn, shredded chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice to the skillet; stir well.
- Bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes; reduce heat to low and cover for 15 minutes.
- Check rice doneness; cook longer if necessary.
- Once rice is tender and liquid absorbed, sprinkle cheese on top; cover until melted (about 2–3 minutes).
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with optional toppings like avocado or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg