Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add some oil to a big skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add some oil to a big skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add some oil to a big skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add 1 pound of chicken breast to the skillet.
  5. 5Add 1 pound of chicken breast to the skillet.
  6. 6Add 1 pound of chicken breast to the skillet.
  7. 7Season 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.
  8. 8Season 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.
  9. 9Season 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.
  10. 10Cook the chicken until it comes to a safe internal temperature.
  11. 11Cook the chicken until it comes to a safe internal temperature.
  12. 12Cook the chicken until it comes to a safe internal temperature.
  13. 13Add one can of Rotel, not drained, to the skillet.
  14. 14Add one can of Rotel, not drained, to the skillet.
  15. 15Add one can of Rotel, not drained, to the skillet.
  16. 16Add one can of tomato sauce to the skillet.
  17. 17Add one can of tomato sauce to the skillet.
  18. 18Add one can of tomato sauce to the skillet.
  19. 19Add some minced garlic to the skillet.
  20. 20Add some minced garlic to the skillet.
  21. 21Add some minced garlic to the skillet.
  22. 22Add one cup of rinsed rice to the skillet.
  23. 23Add one cup of rinsed rice to the skillet.
  24. 24Add one cup of rinsed rice to the skillet.
  25. 25Add one and a half cups of chicken broth to the skillet.
  26. 26Add one and a half cups of chicken broth to the skillet.
  27. 27Add one and a half cups of chicken broth to the skillet.
  28. 28Stir all the ingredients together.
  29. 29Stir all the ingredients together.
  30. 30Stir all the ingredients together.
  31. 31Throw on the lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  32. 32Throw on the lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  33. 33Throw on the lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  34. 34Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up with a fork.
  35. 35Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up with a fork.
  36. 36Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up with a fork.
  37. 37Top with your favorite cheese.
  38. 38Top with your favorite cheese.
  39. 39Top with your favorite cheese.
  40. 40Pop the skillet in the oven for just a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted.
  41. 41Pop the skillet in the oven for just a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted.
  42. 42Pop the skillet in the oven for just a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted.
  43. 43When you pull it out, sprinkle on some cilantro.
  44. 44When you pull it out, sprinkle on some cilantro.
  45. 45When you pull it out, sprinkle on some cilantro.
  46. 46Serve and top with sour cream and Southwest Ranch sauce.
  47. 47Serve and top with sour cream and Southwest Ranch sauce.
  48. 48Serve and top with sour cream and Southwest Ranch sauce.
  49. 49Serve with tortilla chips.
  50. 50Serve with tortilla chips.
  51. 51Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

skilletlidforkovenspatulaplate

Tips

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