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Cheesy Grilled Mexican Chicken

Cheesy Grilled Mexican Chicken and Rice is a Mexican fiesta in every bite! Spicy flavors and bold color make this a feast fit for any night of the week!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 615 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , International

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle Marinade or Lawry's Mesquite Marinade
  • 1 jar Mexican Queso (or see notes for our Nacho Cheese Dip recipe)
  • 2-3 cups Mexican rice (Recipe link in notes)
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the marinade and pour the rest into the bag, covering the chicken.
  2. Press all the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Marinate for at least an hour (best if overnight in the refrigerator).
  3. While chicken is marinating, prepare Mexican rice.  See recipe link in notes.
  4. When chicken is finished marinating, remove from bag and discard marinade. 
  5. Grill chicken, brushing on a little remaining marinade (the 1/2 cup that was set aside earlier) every few minutes, until done and internal temp reaches 165-degrees F.
  6. Heat queso/nacho cheese sauce according to directions on jar.
  7. Place each chicken breast on about 1/2 cup of rice, top with queso, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Mexican Rice Recipe 
  • Nacho Cheese Dip Recipe
  • Garnish with some shredded cheddar cheese and some fresh cilantro, and put some tortilla chips and salsa on the side, and you've got yourself a delicious meal! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 615kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 287mg (12%) Potassium 1153mg (33%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Vitamin C 13.1mg (15%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 615

% Daily Value*

Calories 615kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Potassium 1153mg 25%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.