Description
Enjoy a delightful culinary experience with our Queso Salsa Chicken & Rice, a comforting dish that marries tender chicken with flavorful Spanish rice, all smothered in creamy queso and zesty salsa. This easy dump-and-bake recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, allowing you to spend less time cooking and more time savoring delicious food. With its mouthwatering blend of flavors, this one-pan wonder is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Kid-friendly and customizable, it’s an ideal choice for family meals or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 box Spanish rice
- Chicken broth
- 2 cups salsa
- ½ cup queso cheese dip
- 10 ounces undrained diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 diced bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Dice the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces, then toss them with taco seasoning in a mixing bowl until well-coated.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, combine the contents of the Spanish rice box with chicken broth, undrained diced tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion; stir well.
- Spread the seasoned chicken pieces evenly over the rice mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes; remove foil for the last 10-15 minutes until all broth is absorbed.
- Mix the dish before serving and drizzle warm queso cheese dip on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg