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 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 8Servings
Calories: 404kcal
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Ingredients
16ozsalsa
14.5ozcan regular or low-sodium chicken broth
6.8-7ozpackage Mexican, Spanish or Arroz con Pollo rice and seasonings
2tablespoonbuttercut into thin slices
2-2 ½Lbboneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 ½cupsshredded Mexican cheese blend
1cupqueso
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.