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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet

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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is an easy 30-minute one-pan dinner made with simple ingredients. Packed with protein, rice, beans, and melty cheese, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Mix chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir into onion mixture.
  4. Add black beans, roasted corn, shredded chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Check rice for doneness; cook a few more minutes if needed until liquid is absorbed.
  7. Turn off heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let melt for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Top with cilantro and optional avocado or red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Swap Monterey Jack for pepper jack for extra heat.
  • Use brown rice but adjust cooking time and liquid accordingly.
  • Great for meal prep and reheats well.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired