Salsa Verde Chicken

Salsa Verde Chicken

from diethood.com
60 min
6 servings

This salsa verde chicken is an easy and delicious casserole with juicy chicken, tender rice, beans, and corn cooked in a smooth salsa verde sauce with cheese.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans (well-rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels (thawed (you can also use canned corn))
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomatillo salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • salsa
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • diced avocado

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375˚F.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe pan or skillet set over medium-high heat. I use this 3-quart pan with a lid.

  3. 3

    Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add remaining oil to the hot skillet and set over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Stir in the onions and cook for 2 minutes, or until just softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 20 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add rice and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute, or until rice is lightly toasted. Stir in beans and corn; season with salt.

  7. 7

    Add chicken broth and salsa; bring mixture to a simmer. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted. Stir in previously cooked chicken.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat. Tightly cover with foil or a lid and bake for 45 minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove the skillet from the oven and set the oven to BROIL.

  10. 10

    Remove foil from skillet; stir the casserole, then sprinkle the top with remaining shredded cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  11. 11

    Remove from the oven and top with salsa, cilantro, lime wedges, diced avocado, etc.

  12. 12

    Serve.