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    Southwest Queso Chicken and Rice

    December 9, 2022 by Laura Ashley 4 Comments

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    Southwest Queso Chicken & Rice

    This is one of those dishes the family will be requesting all the time. With the rich flavors, tender chicken and queso topping, it is phenomenal!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Keyword: chicken
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 404kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 16 oz salsa
    • 14.5 oz can regular or low-sodium chicken broth
    • 6.8-7 oz package Mexican, Spanish or Arroz con Pollo rice and seasonings
    • 2 tablespoon butter cut into thin slices
    • 2-2 ½ Lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
    • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • 1 cup queso
    • Optional add-ins/toppings: sliced olives/pickled or fresh jalapeño and pico de gallo/salsa

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
    • To a 13”x9” baking dish, whisk together salsa, broth and the contents of the rice box. Disperse butter on top followed by the chicken. Optional, add sliced olives and jalapeño. Sprinkle cheese on top.
    • Cover tightly with foil and bake 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake another 15 minutes. 
    • Serve topped with queso and your favorite toppings.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 23g
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    1. Bonnie

      December 19, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      Chicken? The chicken isn’t listed in the recipe. How much chicken? Thank you

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      • Laura Ashley

        December 19, 2022 at 6:12 pm

        Hi Bonnie! Thank you for asking! I just added it on the recipe 🙂 I hope you love it!

    2. Michael

      February 28, 2023 at 4:52 pm

      What would you recommend seasoning the chicken with for this recipe?

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      • Laura Ashley

        March 03, 2023 at 1:17 pm

        I’d say taco seasoning and/or garlic, salt, pepper, southwest seasoning or an all-purpose slat blend. I hope you LOVE it!

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