Zesty Chicken Skillet Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/2 cup (80g) roasted corn
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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 can (400g) black beans, rinsed and drained
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup (120g) yellow onion, diced
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1 can (113g) diced green chiles
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1 cup (185g) white long grain rice
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2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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440g salsa verde
→ Seasonings
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dash of black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
→ Optional Toppings
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Red pepper flakes
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Sliced avocado
# Instructions:
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Throw on the cilantro and, if you’re feeling fancy, toss some avocado slices or a bit of red pepper flakes up top before scooping it out.
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With the skillet off the heat, scatter the Monterey Jack cheese over everything. Pop the lid on for a couple minutes till that cheese turns nice and gooey.
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Peek under the lid after about 15 minutes. If the rice’s still a little firm or there’s extra liquid, let it go for a few more minutes. Cover it back up and keep checking until the rice’s just right.
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Crank up the heat till you see some bubbling for a couple minutes, then drop the temp down low. Put the lid on and just let it chill and simmer for fifteen minutes.
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Dump in the rice, chicken, salsa verde, green chiles, black beans, corn, and the broth right into your pan. Give everything a good stir so it all gets mixed together.
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Mix together the chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and a bit of pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle that over your onion and garlic, then stir it all up.
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Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. Stir it around until it smells good and the onion turns soft and see-through—2 or 3 minutes should do it.
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Grab your big skillet, add the olive oil, and warm it up on medium heat.
# Notes:
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Wait for the rice to be perfectly cooked before adding cheese. Depending on your pan or stove, it might take a little longer.