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One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice

One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice: Cheesy Family Comfort Dish

One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice is a comforting Tex-Mex dish that combines chicken and creamy cheese for a family-friendly meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable/canola oil
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder or diced fresh onions
  • 1 tbsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice or brown rice with adjusted cooking time
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies or regular diced tomatoes with fresh green chilies
  • 2 cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce or homemade cheese sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
Optional Toppings
  • to taste cilantro fresh garnish
  • to taste sour cream for creaminess and tang
  • to taste avocado for added creaminess
  • to taste jalapeños for extra heat

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chicken breast seasoned with spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Stir in the long-grain white rice and Rotel diced tomatoes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until well-coated.
  3. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. Once heat is off, stir in nacho cheese sauce and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  5. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with optional toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a creamy consistency, stir cheese constantly when adding. Use leftovers for added flavor. Adjust heat with extra chili powder or jalapeños.

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