Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add some oil to a big skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add 1 pound of chicken breast to the skillet.
  3. 3Season the chicken with the listed seasonings: 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp each of cumin and dried cilantro.
  4. 4Cook the chicken until it comes to a safe internal temperature.
  5. 5Add one can of Rotel, not drained, to the skillet.
  6. 6Add one can of tomato sauce to the skillet.
  7. 7Add some minced garlic to the skillet.
  8. 8Add one cup of rinsed rice to the skillet.
  9. 9Add one and a half cups of chicken broth to the skillet.
  10. 10Stir all the ingredients together.
  11. 11Throw on the lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  12. 12Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up with a fork.
  13. 13Top with your favorite cheese.
  14. 14Pop the skillet in 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

skilletlidforkovenspatulaplate

Tips

  • If you are someone who thinks cilantro tastes like soap, you can skip that part.