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One-Pot Queso Chicken and Rice

A quick and easy one-pot recipe for cheesy chicken and rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast
  • 1 cup Uncooked rice
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Queso cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown chicken breast.
  • Add rice, chicken broth, queso cheese, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.

Notes

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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