Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is an easy and delicious one-pan meal that brings zesty flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This vibrant dish combines shredded rotisserie chicken, hearty rice, and the bright taste of salsa verde with spices for an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for busy weeknights, this skillet meal is customizable, allowing you to add your favorite toppings like avocado or fresh cilantro. With minimal cleanup required, it’s a satisfying and nutritious option for families or gatherings that will impress anyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15.5 oz salsa verde
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Mix chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper; add to the skillet.
- Stir in shredded chicken, black beans, roasted corn, salsa verde, rice, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes; reduce heat to simmer and cover for 15 minutes.
- Check rice for doneness; cook longer if needed.
- Once cooked, turn off heat and top with cheese; cover until melted (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 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg