One-Pot Queso Chicken and Rice
This one-pot queso chicken and rice is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights. It's cheesy, flavorful, and requires minimal cleanup!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Long-grain rice Uncooked
- 2 cup 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
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in Velveeta cheese until melted and smooth. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, or a dollop of sour cream, if desired. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.