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Create the Best Mexican Chicken and Rice with Queso Tonight!

Mexican Chicken and Rice with Queso: 5 Steps to Delicious
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Get ready to indulge in a flavor explosion with this mouthwatering Mexican Chicken and Rice with Queso! Tender chicken breasts, fluffy saffron rice, and a silky smooth queso sauce come together in this easy-to-make, one-pan wonder.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ounce white queso
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1/2 pound chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 10 ounce saffron yellow rice
  • 1 cube tomato bouillon
  • 2 1/2 cup water
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Start by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and seasoning them with the aromatic adobo seasoning.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. If needed, lightly spray the skillet with cooking spray. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until they’re golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.

3. In the same skillet, add the saffron yellow rice, tomato bouillon, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and let the rice simmer until it’s tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

4. While the rice is cooking, prepare the creamy queso sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the white queso and milk over low heat. Stir the mixture until it’s smooth and velvety.

5. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the cooked chicken. Drizzle the warm queso sauce over the top or serve it on the side.

Notes

To complement the bold flavors of this dish, consider serving it with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, or a zesty lime wedge.

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. The chicken, rice, and queso sauce can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

For longer storage, the cooked chicken and rice can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: chicken, rice, queso, Mexican

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