Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Get a big skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add in oil and 1 pound of chicken breast, minus any weird spots.
  3. 3Season the chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and dried cilantro, and cook until it is cooked through.
  4. 4Add in 1 can of Rotel and 1 can of tomato sauce.
  5. 5Add some minced garlic, 1 cup of rinsed rice, and 1.5 cups of chicken broth.
  6. 6Stir it all together and bring the skillet to a boil.
  7. 7Throw on the lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  8. 8Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up with a fork.
  9. 9Top with your favorite cheese.
  10. 10Pop in the oven for just a couple minutes to get it melted or let it melt in the skillet.
  11. 11When you pull it out, sprinkle on some cilantro, unless you're one of those cilantro tastes like soap people, you could skip that part.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp 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

Equipment

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Tips

  • Make sure to bring the whole skillet to a boil after adding liquids and rice.
  • Stir the rice once about halfway through cooking.
  • Sprinkle on cilantro unless you dislike the taste.