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Mexican Chicken and Rice with Queso Recipe
- Total Time: PT30M
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Mexican Chicken and Rice with Queso is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that combines seasoned chicken, rice, and a creamy queso sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is packed with flavor and can be prepared in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., Rotel), undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 cup queso cheese dip (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
