Description
A comforting and cheesy rice dish with tender chicken that brings warmth and nostalgia to family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 Cups Long Grain White Rice (Basmati Rice recommended)
- 2 tbs Cooking Oil (Avocado Oil for richer taste)
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 4–5 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 Packet Sazon Seasoning
- 1 tbs Chicken Flavored Bouillon
- 16 oz Tomato Sauce
- 4 Cups Water
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (your choice)
- 2 tbs Butter
- 1 tbs Garlic Powder
- 1 tbs Onion Powder
- 1 tbs Chili Powder
- 1 tbs Cumin
- 1 Packet Sazon Seasoning (again)
- 1/2 tsp Each Salt and Pepper
- 12 oz Can of Evaporated Milk
- 16 oz Queso Blanco Velveeta
- 7 oz Can of Diced Chilis
- 8 oz Grated Pepper Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Heat two tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, coating each grain with the oil and aromatics.
- Incorporate the Sazon seasoning, chicken bouillon, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the chicken breasts (or thighs) to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the mixture.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice absorbs the liquid and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes. Then shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir in butter, evaporated milk, queso blanco, diced chilis, and grated pepper jack cheese into the rice until creamy.
- Return the chicken to the pot, folding it into the cheesy rice mixture.
- Serve hot, savoring each comforting bite!
Notes
Experiment with spices by adding smoked paprika or cayenne for heat. Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken rice, cheesy dish, comfort food, family meal, easy recipe
