Queso Chicken Skillet
This Queso Chicken Skillet has the potential to become your families new favorite weeknight dinner. Creamy queso melted together with tender chicken, diced chilis and tomatoes, all mixed into tasty yellow rice create the perfect cheesy dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 10 -oz bag Yellow Rice (with Seasonings)
- 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast
- 1 14 -oz can Diced Tomatoes (drained)
- 1 4 -oz can Diced Green Chilis (drained)
- 4 ounces Queso Fresco (crumbled (Monterey Jack will also work))
- 2 tbsp s Fresh Cilantro (chopped (optional))
- 8 ounces White American Cheese (cubed or shredded)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Steps
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Slice the boneless, skinless, chicken, breast into 1-inch sized pieces and place in an oven-safe large skillet. Add the Olive Oil, Chicken Broth, and Yellow Rice to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the contents to a boil, cover, and turn to low heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
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While the chicken and rice are cooking prepare the queso by melting the American Cheese and Heavy Cream in a medium-sized saucepan. Once melted completely set the burner to low.
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Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the Diced Tomatoes, Green Chilis, and Queso. Top with crumbled Queso Fresco (or shredded Monterey Jack if using) and place in the oven set to broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese melts. Garnish with fresh chopped Cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (30% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| Chicken Broth | 1 cups | - | - |
| -oz bag Yellow Rice | 1 | - | - |
| Boneless | 2 lbs | - | - |
| -oz can Diced Tomatoes | 1 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| -oz can Diced Green Chilis | 1 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| Queso Fresco | 4 ounces | - | - |
| s Fresh Cilantro | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| White American Cheese | 8 ounces | Rp 20.000/100g | Rp 160.000 |
| Heavy Cream | 0.5 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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