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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet

Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet

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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is the ultimate weeknight meal, blending vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients into one delicious dish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 15.5 oz salsa verde
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup white long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Mix in chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Add black beans, corn, chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice; stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes then reduce heat to simmer; cover for 15 minutes.
  6. Check rice doneness; if needed, cook longer until tender.
  7. Turn off heat and top with cheese; cover to melt.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
  • Author: Veronica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
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