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Easy One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice

Easy One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice for Cozy Family Dinners

This Easy One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice is a quick and satisfying family-friendly dish packed with creamy goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt use to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper use to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
For the Sauce and Rice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium if desired
  • 1 cup Nacho Cheese Sauce or homemade cheese sauce
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes drained, choice of mild or spicy
  • 1 cup Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice do not substitute with minute rice

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add the chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, nacho cheese sauce, and drained Rotel tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add uncooked rice, stir well, cover with a lid, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until rice is tender.
  5. Serve the dish garnished with your favorite taco toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with beans or veggies for added nutrition and flavor.

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