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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 meal!
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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 breasts
  • 1 cup Uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup Chopped green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

You can add other vegetables or cheese to this recipe as desired.

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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