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