Description
This Queso Chicken & Rice Skillet is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and gooey cheese dip for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Rice:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
Queso Topping:
- 2 cups prepared cheese dip (such as Gordo’s Original Queso)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice – In a large pot or deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the rice and toast for 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden. Add tomato sauce, water, and bouillon powder. Cook according to rice package instructions until fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
- Cook the Chicken – In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Heat the Queso – Warm the cheese dip according to package instructions until hot and pourable.
- Assemble & Serve – Spoon a bed of rice onto plates or bowls. Top with fajita-seasoned chicken, then drizzle generously with warm queso. Serve hot and enjoy creamy Tex-Mex comfort!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
