Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet: Easy Weeknight Delight
A quick and delicious one-skillet meal that combines tender chicken with rice and zesty salsa verde, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup corn, frozen
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
- Add chicken broth and salsa verde, bringing to a simmer.
- Mix in cooked rice, corn, and black beans.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Salsa Verde, Chicken, Rice, Skillet, Easy Recipe