Cheesy Chicken & Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts diced
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • ½ Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 Cup Long Grain White Rice
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
  • 1 Fajita Seasoning Packet
  • 2 cups Cheese Dip I use Gordo’s Original Queso

Instructions

  •     In a large pot or skillet over medium heat add in 2 tablespoons of oil and the onions. Allow the onions to cook for 2-3 minutes then add in the rice. Stirring around often, allow the rice to “toast” for 5-6 minutes then add in the tomato sauce. Pour in the water and season with chicken bouillon powder. Cook per the package instructions until fluffy.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add in 1 tablespoon of oil and the diced chicken. Season the chicken with 1 packet of fajita seasoning and cook 7-8 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Heat up the queso per the package instructions.
  • Serve the chicken over a bed of rice and top with the queso dip. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I like to use Gordo’s cheese dip for my queso but feel free to use your favorite kind.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 2093mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 831IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 1mg

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