Effortless Salsa Verde Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 can (400g) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 cup (100g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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2 cups (about 300g) shredded rotisserie chicken
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1/2 cup (80g) roasted corn
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup (185g) white long grain rice
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1 can (113g) diced green chiles
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1 cup (120g) yellow onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
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440g salsa verde
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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dash of black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
→ Optional Toppings
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Red pepper flakes
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Sliced avocado
# Instructions:
01 -
Pour in the olive oil first and start heating your big skillet over medium heat. Let the pan get nice and warm.
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Pop in the garlic and onion next. Cook them until you can really smell the garlic and the onion looks clearish, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir chili powder, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper together, then toss them in with the onion and garlic. Mix everything so those spices coat everything well.
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Dump in the black beans, chicken, roasted corn, diced chiles, rice, salsa verde, and pour in the chicken broth. Give the whole thing a good stir so it’s all mixed up nicely.
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Turn up the heat so it starts bubbling for 2 to 3 minutes. Drop the heat down low, cover it, and let it simmer away for 15 minutes.
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Peek and poke at the rice after ya wait 15 minutes. If it needs more time or still looks wet, just keep it covered and cook a few extra minutes until the rice is nice and soft.
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Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the cheese all over, put the lid back on, and wait a couple minutes for everything to get gooey and melty.
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Sprinkle on that fresh cilantro, slice up your avocado, and shake on some red pepper flakes if you want. Grab a spoon and dig in!
# Notes:
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Your rice should be tender before you top with cheese. Times might shift a bit depending on your skillet and burner.