Description
Chicken Cheese and Rice is a quick, creamy, and comforting one-skillet dinner made with juicy chicken breast, seasoned rice, and melty white queso. This easy weeknight meal is packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for families or anyone craving cheesy, satisfying comfort food.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Chicken breast, diced
Butter
Salt
Black pepper
Cayenne pepper
Ground cumin
Dried cilantro
Chili powder
Minced garlic
Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
Tomato sauce
Chicken broth
Long grain white rice (rinsed)
Olive oil
White queso cheese dip
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions:
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Dice the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and add chicken. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, dried cilantro, and chili powder. Cook until almost done.
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Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add olive oil and rinsed rice to the center. Toast the rice for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add minced garlic, Rotel, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well.
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Once it starts bubbling, cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the rice is tender.
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Remove from heat and stir in white queso cheese dip.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken to save time.
- Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Substitute with black beans or bell peppers for a vegetarian version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of chicken broth to loosen the rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
