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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet

A quick, one-skillet meal of tender chicken, rice, beans, and salsa verde cooked together for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 can mild diced green chiles
  • 1 can white beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 cup long grain white rice
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • cotija cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • large deep skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and saute for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and brown them briefly with the onions and garlic.
  5. Stir in the diced green chiles, rinsed white beans, salsa verde, chicken stock, ground cumin, and long grain white rice; mix to combine.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook over medium-low heat until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18–22 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let sit 2–3 minutes, then top with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese before serving.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium chicken stock to control salt.
  • Rice should be long-grain white for best texture.
  • Adjust cumin to taste for more or less warmth.
  • Garnish with cilantro and cotija just before serving.