Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add 1 lb of chicken breast, cut into cubes.
  3. 3Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, 2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp each of cumin and dried cilantro.
  4. 4Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. 5Add 10 oz can of Rotel (not drained).
  6. 6Add 8 oz can of tomato sauce.
  7. 7Add 1 tbsp minced garlic.
  8. 8Add 1 cup of rinsed long grain white rice.
  9. 9Add 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth.
  10. 10Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  11. 11Cover with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked (I stirred it once about half way through).
  12. 12Fluff up the rice with a fork.
  13. 13Top with 2 cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  14. 14Pop into the oven for just a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted.
  15. 15When you pull it out, sprinkle on some cilantro.
  16. 16Serve and top with sour cream and Southwest Ranch sauce.
  17. 17Serve 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
  • cilantro
  • Buffalo Wild Wing’s Southwest Ranch
  • tortilla chips

Equipment

big skilletlidforkoven

Tips

  • If you are one of those cilantro tastes like soap people, you could skip that part.