About
Southwest Garbage Skillet takes the concept of a "garbage plate" and adds some Tex-Mex flair to it! The rice is tender, the salsa is bright and exciting, the chicken is savory, the black beans are creamy and hearty... it's all here in one delicious jumble! Cheesy blankets on top of the Southwest Garbage Skillet add the final component to make this filling and fantastic dinner a true comfort!
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 1/2-2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cheese, of your choice, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced, for topping
Directions
Step 1 -In a large skillet, add the rice, the salsa, the chicken, the black beans, the chili powder, and the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Step 2 -Place a tight-fitting lid on the skillet.
Step 3 -Place the skillet over high heat and let the chicken mixture come to a boil.
Step 4 -Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken mixture simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Make sure to increase the temperature as needed to keep the chicken mixture at a simmer.
Step 5 -Turn off the heat and let the chicken mixture rest with the lid on for 5 minutes.
Step 6 -Remove the lid and fluff the chicken mixture with a fork.
Step 7 -Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the chicken mixture and replace the lid.
Step 8 -Let the chicken mixture sit until the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 9 -Sprinkle the chicken mixture with the green onions.
Step 10 -Serve hot.
