# Chicken Cheese and Rice

Chicken Cheese and Rice, also known as "Steven Special" or "Gringo Special", is a family favorite that takes around 30 minutes to make.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb chicken
- 2 TBSP butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
- 10 oz Rotel
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked & rinsed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pancho’s White Queso Cheese Dip
- Flour tortillas
- Pico de gallo
- Fresh cilantro

## Instructions

1. Place two tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat and melt it with a wooden spatula.
2. Add one pound of chicken, cut into thin strips, along with the listed seasonings: 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper, 1/4 tsp of cayenne, and 1 tsp each of cumin, dried cilantro, and chili powder.
3. Cook the chicken until it's done, then move it to the edges of the pan.
4. Add a little bit of oil to the center of the pan and one cup of rinsed rice, stirring it around for a couple of minutes.
5. Pour in a 10 oz can of Rotel, an 8 oz can of tomato sauce, a tablespoon of garlic, and a cup and a half of chicken broth.
6. Mix everything together, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat until the rice is softened.
7. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
8. Add your favorite queso, like Pancho's White Queso Cheese Dip from Sam's Club, to the mixture.
9. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with flour tortillas and pico de gallo.

## Equipment

- skillet
- wooden spatula
- fork
- ladle
- plate

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2EkJTGU/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/483e7af7-da37-4e0e-a0bb-312bb8d76650
- Extracted: 2025-06-30

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