Description
Queso smothered chicken and rice is a comforting, cheesy dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, creamy queso sauce, paired with fluffy long-grain rice and aromatic spices. This delightful meal not only fills your belly but also warms your heart with every bite, making it a true crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups queso blanco or cheese sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen by chopping the garlic and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in rice, coating it with juices from the pan. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Fold in queso sauce after about 10 minutes of simmering.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and let everything simmer together until the rice is tender (about 15 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg