Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Sharing my Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet today that makes the perfect weeknight dinner!
Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

You are in for an awesome dinner idea with my Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet!

It’s always a pleasure partnering with Old El Paso to bring you simple and flavorful Mexican recipes the whole family enjoys! I put together this quick fix dinner recipe that was a huge hit this week. Adding it to our weekly rotation! Hope you enjoy!

Prepare Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Start by sautéing your garlic and stirring in cooked rice.

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Add your prepared salsa verde.

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Add your Old El Paso Taco Seasoning.

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Stir in your cooked chicken.

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Some black beans up next!

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Top with quartered grape tomatoes and fresh cilantro.

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

So simple to put together on busy weeknights and makes the perfect dinner for back to school nights! Enjoy!

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Why Should I Use a Cast Iron Skillet?

I love using my cast iron skillets! I like serving dinner right out of the skillet. Kind of rustic style. Here are some other great benefits – A well seasoned skillet is stick free.
You can sear and move to oven with 1 pan. They are very inexpensive. They last a lifetime if properly cared for.

Tips For Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

*Beef works as a great substitute for the chicken in this recipe.

*For another meal idea, try adding a fried egg on top of each serving. It’s delicious.

*Rice is great inside burritos for another meal idea.

*Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

This easy and hearty Tex-Mex skillet recipe is a perfect one pan meal for busy weeknights! A simple and flavorful Mexican-style chicken and rice dish with zesty salsa verde and Old El Paso taco seasoning.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Jenny
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups mild salsa verde prepared
  • 3 tablespoons Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté garlic then stir in rice. Stir in salsa, Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, chicken and black beans. Stir to combine and let cook/heat for 10 minutes, or until hot.
  • Top with quartered tomatoes and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 724IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords: mexican chicken and rice, mexican rice recipe, salsa verde chicken

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2 Responses
  1. Debra

    This looks great and easy! Would be really good put into tortillas and served with sour cream!

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