Description
A comforting one-pan dinner featuring shredded chicken, zesty salsa verde, and beans, ready in under 30 minutes.
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: avocado, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
- In a small bowl, mix together your spices. Add them to the skillet, letting those comforting flavors infuse the garlic and onion.
- Toss in the drained black beans, roasted corn, shredded chicken, diced green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice. Stir until all is well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil for 2-3 minutes. Then, reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, check if the rice is fluffy and has soaked up all the liquid. If needed, give it a few more minutes.
- Once done, turn off the heat and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover the skillet for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt beautifully.
- Finish by topping with fresh cilantro, avocado, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Enjoy the explosion of flavors!
Notes
Short on time? Use pre-cooked chicken. For extra veggies, add bell peppers or zucchini. A dollop of sour cream adds creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg