Description
This comforting one-pan meal is a perfect solution for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken breast, fluffy long-grain rice, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce. By cooking the rice directly in seasoned chicken broth and aromatics, every grain absorbs savory, Tex-Mex-inspired flavors. This hearty dish is easy to prepare, requires minimal cleanup, and delivers restaurant-quality satisfaction that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, diced into 1-inch cubes
1.5 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1.5 cups queso dip
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the diced chicken to the skillet and sear until golden-brown on all sides, then set aside.
In the same pan, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
Stir in the rinsed rice and cumin, toasting lightly for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and return the chicken to the pan.
Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low, cooking for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
Stir in the queso dip until fully incorporated and creamy.
Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure the rice is rinsed thoroughly to remove excess starch and prevent mushiness. Use a high-quality cheese dip for the best texture. If the mixture looks too thick after adding the queso, add a splash of chicken broth to adjust the consistency.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
