Easy One Pot Queso Chicken And Rice Recipe
This easy one-pot queso chicken and rice recipe combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and seasoned rice, all in one pan! Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, this dish is a delicious, time-saving meal bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Add in rice, chicken broth, and tomatoes with green chiles. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less taco seasoning or green chiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860 gm