Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

Name: Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 tsp dried cilantro, for garnish; Sour cream, for serving; Taco sauce, for serving; Tortilla chips, for serving

As seen on @cookinginthemidwest, this one-pan Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice is a simple and satisfying weeknight meal. Tender chicken and rice are simmered in a savory tomato sauce, then topped with a generous layer of melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food skillet.

🌍Tex-Mex 🏷️Cheesy chicken rice 🏷️One-pan meal 🏷️Skillet dinner 🏷️Weeknight dinner Comfort food

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$32–$53

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1.5 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tsp dried cilantro, for garnishoptional
Sour cream, for servingoptional
Taco sauce, for servingoptional
Tortilla chips, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the chicken to the skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Cook until the chicken is browned.
3
Add the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
4
Stir in the rinsed rice and chicken broth.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
6
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a spatula.
7
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
8
Place the skillet in the oven or under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9
Remove from the oven and garnish with dried cilantro, if desired.
10
Serve warm with tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, and a drizzle of taco sauce.