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Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe

Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Skillet

A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring shredded chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet For cooking the dish.

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 15.5 oz salsa verde
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1 cup white long grain rice
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup roasted corn
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • dash 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 yellow onion to the skillet, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes. (Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.)
  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add this spice mixture to the skillet and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix in the drained and rinsed black beans, roasted corn, shredded rotisserie chicken, diced green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and long grain rice. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil for 2-3 minutes, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the skillet and set a timer for 15 minutes. (Tip: Avoid lifting the lid too often to ensure even cooking.)
  • After 15 minutes, check to ensure the rice is cooked through and has absorbed most of the liquid. If needed, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top and cover the skillet to melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the cheese has melted, garnish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
  • Serve warm and enjoy this delicious, comforting meal!

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream or hot sauce.
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