Queso Chicken and Rice Skillet

Name: Queso Chicken and Rice Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked; 1 cup salsa; 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 cup queso dip; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

This creamy Queso Chicken and Rice Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that comes together in about 30 minutes. Tender chicken and rice are cooked in a savory, taco-seasoned sauce and finished with a generous drizzle of queso for a cheesy, comforting dinner.

🌍Tex-Mex 🏷️Queso chicken 🏷️Chicken and rice 🏷️Skillet dinner 🏷️One-pan meal Weeknight dinner

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/2 cup diced onion
1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 cup salsa
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup queso dip
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and almost cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4
Add the uncooked rice, salsa, and taco seasoning to the skillet.
5
Pour in the chicken broth and water, then stir everything together to combine.
6
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
7
Uncover the skillet and drizzle the queso dip evenly over the top of the chicken and rice.
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.