# High Protein Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

This cheesy taco chicken and rice packs over 50 grams of protein, is bursting with flavor, and is perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 650 g diced chicken breast
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1 diced medium onion
- 4 finely diced garlic cloves
- 30 g light butter
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 25 g taco seasoning homemade
- 220 g salsa
- 200 g washed white rice
- 400 ml chicken bone broth
- 120 g low fat cheese (50% less fat cheddar)
- diced tomato
- chopped green onions
- chopped parsley

## Instructions

1. In a pan on medium heat, melt some light butter.
2. Add diced onion and bell pepper, stir till soft.
3. Add diced garlic, and once fragrant, add diced chicken breast.
4. Cook till about halfway done, then add taco seasoning and mix well.
5. Now add salsa, washed rice, and 400 ml of chicken bone broth.
6. Bring it to a bubble, then cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with low-fat cheese, let it melt.
8. Finish with some fresh garnishes (diced tomato, chopped green onions, chopped parsley).
9. Box it up into four equal servings.

## Equipment

- pan
- lid
- microwave safe bowl

## Tips

- Store for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- To reheat, add the contents to a microwave safe bowl and microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 3-4 minutes till heated through, mix well and enjoy!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUI622gjbZi/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/be6969ee-759c-4069-8c3c-dba30d8119a5
- Extracted: 2026-02-19

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