Chicken Salsa Skillet Dump
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with the irresistible Chicken Salsa Skillet Dump—a quick and easy one-pan wonder packed with bold flavors and vibrant colors. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts with flavorful salsa, tender rice, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Topped with gooey melted Mexican blend cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this dish delivers a fiesta of flavors in every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and minimal cleanup, this Mexican-inspired skillet meal is perfect for busy nights. Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish and enjoy a wholesome family dinner in under 30 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cups Salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Uncooked white rice
- 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Frozen corn
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece Lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the salsa, chicken broth, and uncooked white rice. Stir to combine.
Add the black beans and frozen corn to the skillet and stir again.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, placing them on top of the rice mixture.
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Once cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover again for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot. Optionally, serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.9 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 7509 mg | 326% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.7 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 175.5 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1126 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3780 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
