One Pan Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Get a big skillet over medium high heat.
  2. 2Get a big skillet over medium high heat.
  3. 3Get a big skillet over medium high heat.
  4. 4Add in 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 pound of chicken.
  5. 5Add in 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 pound of chicken.
  6. 6Add in 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 pound of chicken.
  7. 7Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, 2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp each of cumin and dried cilantro.
  8. 8Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, 2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp each of cumin and dried cilantro.
  9. 9Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, 2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp each of cumin and dried cilantro.
  10. 10Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
  11. 11Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
  12. 12Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
  13. 13Add in 1 can of undrained Rotel and 1 can of tomato sauce.
  14. 14Add in 1 can of undrained Rotel and 1 can of tomato sauce.
  15. 15Add in 1 can of undrained Rotel and 1 can of tomato sauce.
  16. 16Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 cup of rinsed rice, and 1.5 cups of chicken broth.
  17. 17Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 cup of rinsed rice, and 1.5 cups of chicken broth.
  18. 18Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 cup of rinsed rice, and 1.5 cups of chicken broth.
  19. 19Stir that all together and bring the whole skillet to a boil.
  20. 20Stir that all together and bring the whole skillet to a boil.
  21. 21Stir that all together and bring the whole skillet to a boil.
  22. 22Cover with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring once about half way through.
  23. 23Cover with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring once about half way through.
  24. 24Cover with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring once about half way through.
  25. 25Fluff up the rice.
  26. 26Fluff up the rice.
  27. 27Fluff up the rice.
  28. 28Top it with 2 cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  29. 29Top it with 2 cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  30. 30Top it with 2 cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  31. 31Pop it in the oven on broil for a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted.
  32. 32Pop it in the oven on broil for a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted.
  33. 33Pop it in the oven on broil for a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted.
  34. 34Sprinkle on some dried cilantro as a final touch, if desired.
  35. 35Sprinkle on some dried cilantro as a final touch, if desired.
  36. 36Sprinkle on some dried cilantro as a final touch, if desired.
  37. 37Serve and top with sour cream, cilantro, and Southwest Ranch sauce.
  38. 38Serve and top with sour cream, cilantro, and Southwest Ranch sauce.
  39. 39Serve and top with sour cream, cilantro, and Southwest Ranch sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 10 oz can Rotel (not drained)
  • 10 oz can Rotel (not drained)
  • 10 oz can Rotel (not drained)
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked & rinsed)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked & rinsed)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked & rinsed)
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Sour cream
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Buffalo Wild Wing’s Southwest Ranch
  • Buffalo Wild Wing’s Southwest Ranch
  • Buffalo Wild Wing’s Southwest Ranch

Equipment

big skilletlidoven

Tips

  • Stir the rice once about half way through cooking.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.