Queso Chicken and Rice Casserole

Name: Queso Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 (4.9 oz) packets Mexican rice mix; 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth; 1 (14.5 oz) can water; 1 cup picante sauce or salsa; 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 (15 oz) container queso dip

@dinnerin321 shares a super simple, one-pan recipe for a cheesy Queso Chicken and Rice Casserole. Everything gets mixed right in the baking dish for an easy weeknight meal.

🌍Tex-Mex 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Chicken and rice 🏷️Queso 🏷️One-pan

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Total

55 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 (4.9 oz) packets Mexican rice mix
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can water
1 cup picante sauce or salsa
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (15 oz) container queso dip

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, add the two packets of Mexican rice.
3
Pour in the chicken broth, water, and picante sauce.
4
Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, then add the shredded cooked chicken and shredded cheese.
5
Stir all the ingredients together directly in the baking dish until well combined.
6
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
8
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and uncover it.
9
Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
10
Remove from the oven and pour the queso dip evenly over the top of the casserole.
11
Serve warm, optionally with a side salad.