Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is the ultimate weeknight meal, expertly blending convenience and bold flavors in just one pan. This dish comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. With tender shredded chicken, zesty salsa verde, creamy cheese, and nutritious black beans, every bite bursts with flavor and color. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your favorite veggies or spices to suit your taste! Whether you’re enjoying a casual family dinner or hosting friends, this hearty skillet dish promises satisfaction for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15.5 oz salsa verde
- 1 cup white long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant.
- Combine chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper; add to the skillet.
- Stir in black beans, corn, chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice.
- Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes; then reduce heat to simmer and cover for 15 minutes.
- Check rice doneness; if needed, cook longer.
- Remove from heat and top with cheese; cover to melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and optional toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg