Queso Chicken and Rice Skillet

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sauté diced onion in a skillet.
  2. 2Add about 1 pound of chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3Season with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. 4Cook until the chicken is nicely browned and almost cooked through.
  5. 5Add 1 cup of regular white rice.
  6. 6Add salsa and one packet of taco seasoning.
  7. 7Add 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of water.
  8. 8Stir everything together really well.
  9. 9Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked through.
  10. 10Drizzle on some store-bought queso.
  11. 11Add a little bit of cilantro for color.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • sprinkle smoked paprika
  • sprinkle cumin
  • sprinkle onion powder
  • sprinkle garlic powder
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup jarred queso
  • cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

skillet

Tips

  • This dish is even better the next day as leftovers.