Chicken Cheese and Rice

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  2. 2Add 1 pound of chicken cut into thin strips and seasonings (salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder).
  3. 3Cook until chicken is cooked through.
  4. 4Move the chicken to the sides of the skillet and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  5. 5Add 1 cup of rinsed rice and stir for a couple of minutes.
  6. 6Add 10 oz can of Rotel, 8 oz can of tomato sauce, 1 tbsp of minced garlic, and 1 ½ cups of chicken broth.
  7. 7Stir, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  8. 8Microwave queso and pour over the chicken and rice. Top with fresh cilantro.
  9. 9Serve as is or in tortillas with fresh pico de gallo.

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 can Rotel
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup White Queso Cheese Dip
  • 2 flour tortillas
  • 1 serving Pico de gallo
  • 1 serving Fresh cilantro

Equipment

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