One Pan Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the chicken with 1 tbsp of oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add all seasonings (1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp each of cumin and dried cilantro) to the chicken.
  3. 3Cook the chicken until it is cooked through.
  4. 4Add the undrained Rotel, tomato sauce, minced garlic, chicken broth, and uncooked rice to the skillet.
  5. 5Stir well and bring the whole skillet to a boil.
  6. 6Cover with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  7. 7Fluff up the rice after 15 to 20 minutes.
  8. 8Top with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  9. 9Pop it in the oven for a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted or let it melt in the skillet.
  10. 10Serve and top with sour cream, cilantro, and Southwest Ranch sauce.
  11. 11Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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Tips

  • Stir once about halfway through cooking the rice.
  • You can skip the dried cilantro if you don't like it.