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Queso Chicken & Rice Skillet

Queso Chicken & Rice Skillet

Queso Chicken & Rice Skillet is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining seasoned chicken, creamy queso, and fluffy rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup tomato sauce canned or homemade
  • 2 cups water measured according to rice package instructions
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder or vegetable bouillon for vegetarian option
For the Chicken Topping
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup prepared cheese dip such as Gordo’s Original Queso

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

How to Make Queso Chicken & Rice Skillet
  1. In a large pot or deep skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 2–3 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
  2. Stir in the long-grain white rice, allowing it to toast for 5–6 minutes. Keep stirring often until the rice turns a light golden color.
  3. Add the tomato sauce, water, and chicken bouillon powder to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook according to the rice package instructions until fluffy and all the liquid is absorbed.
  4. While the rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with the fajita seasoning. Cook for 7-8 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. While the chicken cooks, warm the prepared cheese dip according to package instructions until hot and pourable.
  6. Spoon a generous bed of seasoned rice onto plates or bowls, top with the fajita-seasoned chicken, and then drizzle with the warm queso. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for added flavor. Monitor chicken's internal temperature closely to avoid overcooking.

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