Queso Chicken and Rice Casserole

Name: Queso Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 2 (5.7 oz) packages Mexican rice mix; 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth; 1 (16 oz) jar salsa; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 (15 oz) container queso dip, warmed; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

@dinnerin321 shares a super simple and delicious one-pan Queso Chicken and Rice Casserole. This easy dump-and-bake recipe combines Mexican rice, chicken, and salsa, then gets topped with a generous layer of queso and fresh cilantro for a family-favorite weeknight meal.

🌍Mexican-American 🏷️Queso chicken and rice 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Chicken casserole 🏷️One-pan meal Mexican-inspired

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🏷️Tex-mex

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Total

1h 20m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 (5.7 oz) packages Mexican rice mix
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
1 (16 oz) jar salsa
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (15 oz) container queso dip, warmed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, choppedoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the Mexican rice mix, chicken broth, salsa, water, and taco seasoning. Stir everything together until well combined.
3
Nestle the chicken pieces into the rice mixture, ensuring they are submerged.
4
Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the top.
5
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
6
Bake for 1 hour.
7
After an hour, carefully remove the aluminum foil and return the dish to the oven. Bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
8
Remove the casserole from the oven. Pour the warmed queso dip over the top.
9
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.