Description
A creamy and comforting one-pot meal that’s quick to prepare and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken pieces (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (diced with green chilies)
- 1 can (15 oz) nacho cheese sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water (as directed by rice package)
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the white rice to the pot, stirring well to combine with the chicken.
- Pour in the Rotel tomatoes and nacho cheese sauce, along with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well-mixed.
- Add water according to the rice package instructions, typically about 2 cups, and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy and chicken is tender.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot. Optional: sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.
Notes
Customize with veggies, spices, or serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg