Ingredients
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large sweet Vidalia onion, diced small
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
Spices and Herbs
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (regular oregano may be substituted)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely minced (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (optional and to taste)
Other Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 ounces salsa verde (Trader Joe’s recommended or homemade)
- Two 8.5-ounce pouches (4 cups) ready-cooked rice, prepared according to package directions
- One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed (no-salt added preferred)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (or to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced Vidalia onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion begins to soften and become translucent.
- Cook chicken: Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping frequently to ensure even cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in minced garlic, sprinkle the cumin and Mexican oregano over the chicken and onions. Cook for about 1 minute until the mixture is fragrant, stirring nearly continuously to prevent burning.
- Combine salsa, rice, and beans: Pour in the salsa verde, then add the cooked rice and drained black beans. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly in the skillet.
- Finish with fresh flavors: Add lime juice and fresh cilantro to the skillet mixture. Season with optional salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the dish hot immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh cilantro and lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Regular oregano can be used if Mexican oregano is unavailable.
- To make homemade salsa verde, refer to the Vegan Pozole recipe’s blender portion for a fresh version.
- Make sure to rinse canned beans to reduce sodium content unless using no-salt added beans.
- Adjust the amount of cumin and lime juice to suit your preferred flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
