Easy One Pot Queso Chicken And Rice
A simple and delicious one-pot meal featuring chicken, cheese, and rice.
Equipment
- Large Skillet For cooking the dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2.25 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz nacho cheese sauce
- 10 oz Rotel
- 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces or strips, about 1 inch in size.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, stirring frequently. Drain any excess liquid if needed.
- Stir in the chicken broth, nacho cheese sauce, and Rotel. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir well.
- Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
- Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, chopped tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish with additional toppings like shredded cheese, jalapeños, or cilantro.