Description
A comforting one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, black beans, and roasted corn for a flavor-filled meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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: Sliced avocado, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the pan: Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté aromatics: Toss in minced garlic and diced onions, stirring them until they soften.
- Mix the spices: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add this spice mix to the garlic and onions, stirring until fragrant.
- Add the goodies: Pour in black beans, roasted corn, shredded chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil: Increase heat to bring mixture to a rolling boil for 2-3 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
- Cook the rice: Simmer for 15 minutes. Check rice’s doneness and add broth if necessary.
- Melt the cheese: Once liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked, turn off heat, sprinkle with cheese, and cover for 2-3 minutes to melt.
- Finish it off: Top with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use high-quality salsa verde and have all ingredients prepped before starting. Customize with different beans or cheeses as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salsa verde, chicken, skillet recipe, one-pan dinner, quick meal