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Dine on a Dime: Green Chile Chicken & Rice Skillet

September is the perfect time to bring a little cozy comfort to the dinner table—without bringing a big bill to the grocery store! As green chile season heats up and fall flavors start making their way into our kitchens, we’re serving up a budget-friendly meal that proves delicious doesn’t have to mean expensive.

Cozy comfort food without the big grocery bill!

Serves: 4–6

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Total: About 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chile — mild or hot
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese

Optional: chopped green onions or cilantro for topping

Optional: lime wedges for serving

Directions:

1. Brown the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Build the flavor. Using the same skillet, add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add the rice. Stir in the uncooked rice and cook for about 1–2 minutes, allowing it to lightly toast.
4. Bring on the green chile! Add the green chile, chicken broth, cumin and oregano. Stir everything together.
5. Add the chicken and corn. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the corn. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
6. Cover & simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for approximately 15–18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F.
7. Make it cheesy. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover for another 1–2 minutes, until the cheese melts.
8. Serve & enjoy! Top with green onions or cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.

Dine on a Dime Tip

Stretch your dollar: Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs, use leftover cooked chicken, or add a can of drained black beans to stretch the meal even further.

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