Description
Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that brings bold flavors and comforting textures to your dinner table in just about 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and gooey melted cheese for a satisfying experience that everyone will love. It’s versatile enough to be served on its own or paired with crunchy tortilla chips for added fun. With easy preparation and minimal cleanup, Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice is not only a hit with the family but also an excellent choice for those looking to whip up something delicious without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into cubes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 10 oz can of Rotel (undrained)
- 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked & rinsed)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and minced garlic. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in undrained Rotel, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and uncooked rice. Mix well and cover with a lid.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese on top until melted. Serve topped with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and Southwest Ranch sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg