Description
Experience a vibrant, one-pan dinner that marries succulent rotisserie chicken with the zesty kick of salsa verde and fluffy long-grain rice. This Southwestern-inspired meal is designed for busy households, delivering a complex and satisfying flavor profile in under thirty minutes. With hearty black beans, roasted corn, and a melty Monterey Jack topping, this nutritious dish minimizes cleanup without compromising on taste, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight family dinner.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash of black pepper
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (15.5-ounce) jar salsa verde
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
0.5 cup roasted corn
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and saute until translucent, then stir in the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
Add the chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and pepper, stirring to coat the onions.
Stir in the uncooked rice and toast for one minute.
Pour in the chicken broth, salsa verde, and diced green chiles, then bring to a simmer.
Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the shredded chicken, black beans, and roasted corn until warmed through.
Sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese over the top and cover until melted.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for maximum time efficiency. Ensure your lid fits tightly to trap steam so the rice cooks evenly. This recipe is highly customizable; feel free to add bell peppers or zucchini during the onion saute phase for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Chicken Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg