Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet
A delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 15.5 oz salsa verde
- 1 can (4oz) 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 black pepper
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- optional toppings: avocado, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
- Mix spices and add to the pan.
- Add beans, corn, chicken, chiles, broth, salsa, and rice. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Top with cheese, cover to melt, then garnish and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lime juice before serving.