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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet

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A vibrant and flavorful one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, and a tangy salsa verde kick, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Aromatics & Spices

  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil (For sautéing)
  • 1 cup Yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 4 ounces Diced green chiles (canned)
  • 15.5 ounces Black beans (rinsed and drained, canned)
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Roasted corn
  • 2 cups Cooked rotisserie chicken (shredded)
  • 3 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
  • 0 Salsa verde (amount not specified in recipe, but called for in instruction step 3)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  2. Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in diced green chiles, rinsed black beans, uncooked rice, chicken broth, roasted corn, and salsa verde. Combine well.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Gently stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and let it warm through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle shredded Monterey jack cheese over the top. Cover again for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  7. Uncover, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes

This recipe is adaptable. Feel free to substitute chicken with other cooked chicken options or vegetarian proteins. Other beans, fresh or frozen corn, and different cheeses can also be used. For extra flavor or spice, consider adding extra veggies or a dash of hot sauce.

Find it online: https://speedydishes.com/salsa-verde-chicken-rice-skillet/