Description
A quick and flavorful one-pot meal featuring chicken, rice, and melted queso cheese, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded queso cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shredded queso cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and can be customized with your favorite spices or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 28g