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Cheesy Chicken Rice Skillet

Name: Cheesy Chicken Rice Skillet
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 Scallions; 4 cups Cooked Brown Rice; 2 cups Long Grain White Rice; 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (Yellow); 4 cups Chicken Broth/Stock; 2 cups Salsa; 2 tablespoons Chili Powder; 3 cups Black Beans

Credit: myDinnerPlan

A quick one-skillet meal. Tender rice, chicken, and black beans are cooked in a zesty salsa broth and topped with melted cheese for an easy dinner.

25 mins 8 servings

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Ingredients

6 Scallions
4 cups Cooked Brown Rice
2 cups Long Grain White Rice
2 cups Cheddar Cheese (Yellow)
4 cups Chicken Broth/Stock
2 cups Salsa
2 tablespoons Chili Powder
3 cups Black Beans

Directions

In a skillet, combine 2 cups long grain white rice, 2 cups salsa, 4 cups cooked shredded chicken, 2 cups + 1 cup black beans, 2 tablespoons chili powder, and 4 cups chicken broth. Stir until evenly combined.
Cover with a tight-fitting lid, turn heat to high, and bring to a full boil. As soon as it boils, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
Turn off heat and rest covered 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Top with 2 cups shredded cheddar, cover until melted, then add the sliced scallions and serve.