Chicken Cheese and Rice (Print Format)
Savory chicken, rice, and cheese cooked together for a quick, family-friendly skillet dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb chicken, cut into small pieces
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2 tbsp butter
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp cayenne
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp dried cilantro
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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10 oz can Rotel
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8 oz can tomato sauce
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked and rinsed
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1 tbsp olive oil
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White queso cheese dip (store-bought or homemade)
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Fresh cilantro for topping
# Steps:
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Cut chicken into small pieces and cook in a skillet on medium-high heat with butter. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, dried cilantro, and chili powder. Cook until chicken is fully cooked.
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Push the chicken to the edges of the skillet, add olive oil and uncooked rice. Stir for a couple of minutes.
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Add Rotel, tomato sauce, minced garlic, and chicken broth. Stir well, cover with a lid, and cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
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Top the dish with white queso and fresh cilantro. Serve with flour tortillas or tortilla chips. Optionally, garnish with taco sauce or fresh pico de gallo.
# Tips:
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This recipe is quick to make for a weeknight dinner and is family-friendly.
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You can use homemade queso for a personalized touch.