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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet Recipe

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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet delivers juicy chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and creamy salsa verde sauce all cooked together in one pan for easy weeknight dinners. Tangy green tomatillo salsa, melty Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh cilantro make it irresistibly flavorful and family-friendly.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1½ cups salsa verde (medium heat)
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • 1. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • 2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and rice, stirring 1 minute until rice is toasted and fragrant.
  • 3. Pour in chicken broth, salsa verde, and green chiles, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Nestle chicken back into skillet, pressing into liquid. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed (do not stir).
  • 4. Remove lid, sprinkle 1 cup cheese over top. Cover 2-3 minutes until melted. Off heat, stir gently to combine. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Boneless chicken thighs stay juicy; breasts work but may dry out.
  • Use medium salsa verde for balanced tang-heat; mild for kids.
  • Long-grain rice prevents mushiness; jasmine or basmati also great.
  • Rest 5 minutes covered after cooking for perfect rice texture.
  • Leftovers reheat well with splash of broth; freezes up to 3 months.

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Keywords: salsa verde chicken rice skillet, one pan chicken rice, green chile chicken rice

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