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One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice

A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful one-pot dish combining chicken, rice, and queso for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 cup queso dip store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cook Rice
  1. In the same skillet, add the rice and stir for about 1 minute until slightly toasted.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. After 15 minutes, stir in the black beans, corn, and cooked chicken. Add the queso dip and mix until well combined.
  2. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. This dish can also be made in a slow cooker by adding all ingredients and cooking on low for 4-6 hours.

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