Description
A comforting and creamy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and cheesy queso made with Velveeta. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients for a hearty dinner that’s ready in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup Long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups Chicken broth (low sodium)
- 10 oz Diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Measure out all other ingredients for easy access during cooking.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Rice and Seasonings: Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Mixture: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Incorporate Cheese: Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the Velveeta cheese cubes until completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Rest and Serve: Let the queso chicken and rice stand for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Serve warm as a hearty main dish perfect for dinner.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the salt level in the dish.
- Adjust chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
- Velveeta cheese provides the creamy texture, but you may substitute with other processed cheese if preferred.
- Make sure to cover the pot tightly while simmering to ensure the rice cooks evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: one-pot meal, queso chicken, chicken and rice, cheesy chicken, easy dinner, comfort food, Tex-Mex recipes
