Easy One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice Recipe
A delicious and easy one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, cheesy goodness, and fluffy rice in a flavorful dish perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) nacho cheese sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel
- 1½ 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 olive oil in a skillet, add chicken and seasonings, cook until internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- Add broth and sauces: Stir in chicken broth, nacho cheese sauce, and Rotel. Bring to a boil.
- Combine with rice: Stir in the uncooked rice.
- Cook: Cover with a lid, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Queso Chicken Rice, One Pot Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken and Rice
