Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a hearty one-pan dinner made with shredded chicken, salsa verde, beans, rice, and melty cheese. It’s quick to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups salsa verde
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 cup white long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup roasted corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash of black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir into the onion mixture.
- Add black beans, corn, shredded chicken, diced green chiles, salsa verde, chicken broth, and rice. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Check that rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Turn off the heat.
- Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cover, and let melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Use shredded chicken breast instead of rotisserie if preferred.
- Swap in different salsa verdes for flavor variations.
- Top with Mexican blend or cotija cheese for variety.
- Serve with tortillas, chips, or salad to round out the meal.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheats well in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
