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One-Pot Queso Chicken and Rice: Easy Meal Magic Awaits!

One-Pot Queso Chicken and Rice is a delicious and easy meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful spices, and creamy queso cheese sauce all cooked in one pot for a hassle-free dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup queso cheese sauce
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • Sour cream for serving, optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  3. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the queso cheese sauce and frozen corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added spice, include diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce when cooking the chicken.
  • Substitute the chicken with shrimp or black beans for a different protein option.

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