Description
A delicious and easy Tex-Mex inspired one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, creamy queso, and gooey melted cheese. This Queso Chicken and Rice dish is a comforting and satisfying dinner option that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
For Assembly:
- 1 cup prepared queso dip
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cook the Rice: Stir in rice, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Combine and Finish: Remove from heat and stir in queso dip until creamy. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and let sit for 2-3 minutes to melt. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Add black beans, corn, or sautéed bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- This dish pairs well with tortilla chips for scooping!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
