Easy One-Pan Southwest Chicken Skillet: Quick & Flavorful Dinner
This quick and flavorful one-pan southwest chicken skillet combines rice, salsa, chicken, black beans, and spices for an easy weeknight dinner. It's topped with melted cheese and fresh green onions for a delicious finish.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- tight fitting lid
- fork
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1.5-2 cups shredded chicken precooked
- 1 15oz. can black beans
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2-3 green onions sliced
Instructions
Steps
- In a large skillet, combine the rice, salsa, chicken, drained black beans, chili powder, and chicken broth, then stir until evenly combined.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring to a full boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, ensuring a quiet simmer.
- After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 more minutes. Remove the lid, fluff the mixture with a fork, then sprinkle with shredded cheese, replace the lid, and let sit until the cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, slice the green onions. Once the cheese is melted, sprinkle the green onions over the top and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, ensure your skillet has a tight-fitting lid to help the rice cook properly. Adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your preferred spice level.