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One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice
Turn your queso cravings into a full dinner! Queso Chicken and Rice is creamy, cheesy, packed with flavor, and made in just one pot.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 624 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Cut 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch bite size cubes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons salted butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add in the cubed chicken and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside.
- Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions become translucent. Remove the chicken and onion mixture from the pot and set aside in a bowl.
- In the same pot, add 2 cups long grain white rice and 1 tablespoon minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Slowly pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 cup salsa. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon chili powderuntil evenly combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Add the chicken and onion mixture back into the pot, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover the pot with the lid for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt. Serve hot.
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Notes
- If you’re short on time, shredded rotisserie chicken is a great substitute for the cubed chicken breasts. Simply skip the step of cooking the chicken in the pot. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken back into the dish along with the heavy cream and cheese during the final steps of the recipe. This not only saves time but also adds a boost of flavor from the seasoned rotisserie chicken! Use about 3 cups of shredded chicken for the best results.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
624kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1209mg
(50%)
Potassium
579mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1212IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
361mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1209mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1212IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.