Description
A delicious and easy one-pot meal combining tender chicken, flavorful rice, and creamy queso, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in taco seasoning, rice, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is cooked, about 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in queso cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped bell peppers or onions when cooking the chicken. For spiciness, consider adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken recipe, one pot meal, queso chicken, easy dinner, weeknight dinner