One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice : Easy Comfort Food
If you’re in search of a cozy, delicious meal that the whole family will love, look no further than this One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice. This easy comfort food combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy queso sauce all cooked in one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, it offers both simplicity and flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep time and customizable toppings, this dish makes mealtime a breeze while bringing everyone together around the table. Enjoy the delightful combination of spices, cheese, and wholesome ingredients that will make this recipe a new family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced avocado, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bite-sized chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until mostly cooked.
- Stir in uncooked rice and the entire can of Rotel (juices included). Cook for 1–2 minutes to toast the rice.
- Add chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in nacho cheese sauce and 1 cup of shredded cheese until creamy.
- Turn off heat, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover for 5 more minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg