Queso Smothered Chicken and Rice: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and cheesy chicken and rice dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, cooking until rice is tender.
- Stir in queso cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg