Description
Indulge in the ULTIMATE QUESO CHICKEN AND RICE, a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with luscious queso sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is deliciously satisfying and quick to prepare, making it a go-to meal for any occasion. The aroma will fill your kitchen as this delightful dish bakes to perfection, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup queso blanco cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; add rice to the skillet and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and return the chicken to the skillet. Top with queso blanco cheese.
- Transfer everything to an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Fluff rice gently and drizzle with additional queso if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg