Description
This One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy nacho sauce, and savory rice in one pot. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) nacho cheese sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken: Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces or strips (about 1 inch).
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken pieces, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir in chicken broth, nacho cheese sauce, and Rotel. Bring to a boil.
- Add rice: Stir in the uncooked rice.
- Cook the dish: Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Serve: Top with favorite taco toppings and enjoy!
