One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice
Experience the comfort of home cooking with this One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice. This creamy, flavorful dish combines tender chicken with zesty spices and cheesy goodness, all cooked in one pot for ultimate convenience. Ideal for busy weeknights, it brings families together around the dinner table, offering a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and clean up. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family night, this recipe caters to everyone’s taste buds. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your preferences!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces along with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until mostly cooked.
- Stir in uncooked rice and Rotel (with juices). Toast rice for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in nacho cheese sauce and half of the shredded cheese until melted.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover for an additional 5 minutes until melted. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg