Description
This One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, cheesy queso sauce, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2 large chicken breasts)
- 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
- 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 chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken pieces and dried seasonings. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- Add broth and sauces: Stir in chicken broth, nacho cheese sauce, and Rotel. Bring to a boil.
- Include rice: Add uncooked rice to the boiling mixture.
- Cook rice: Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Serve: Serve with favorite taco toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, chopped tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
