Queso Chicken Skillet

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4.4

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    463 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Queso Chicken Skillet

This Queso Chicken Skillet has the potential to become your families new favorite weeknight dinner. Creamy queso melted together with tender chicken, diced chilis and tomatoes, all mixed into tasty yellow rice create the perfect cheesy dinner.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Skillet

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 oz bag yellow rice with Seasonings
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless, chicken breast
  • 1 oz can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 oz can diced green chilis drained
  • 4 ounces queso fresco crumbled (Monterey Jack will also work)
  • 2 tbsps fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

White Queso

  • 8 ounces white American cheese cubed or shredded
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  1. Slice the boneless, skinless, chicken, breast into 1-inch sized pieces and place in an oven-safe large skillet. Add the Olive Oil, Chicken Broth, and Yellow Rice to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the contents to a boil, cover, and turn to low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken and rice are cooking prepare the queso by melting the American Cheese and Heavy Cream in a medium-sized saucepan. Once melted completely set the burner to low.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the Diced Tomatoes, Green Chilis, and Queso. Top with crumbled Queso Fresco (or shredded Monterey Jack if using) and place in the oven set to broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese melts. Garnish with fresh chopped Cilantro.

Notes

  • If the rice has not cooked through after 30 minutes or the contents too soupy, return the cover to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, adding time as necessary. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 463kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 1318mg (55%) Potassium 671mg (19%) Fiber 0.01g (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 858IU (17%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 527mg (53%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 463kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 1318mg 55%
Potassium 671mg 14%
Fiber 0.01g 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 858IU 17%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 527mg 53%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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