Description
This Easy One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful Tex-Mex dish that combines tender chicken, rice, and cheesy goodness in one pot for a convenient and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Rice Mixture:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown chicken for 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add Rice and Spices: Stir in rice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Cook Rice: Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; return chicken to the pan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese and cilantro until melted. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
