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A delicious skillet filled with rice, topped with fried chicken pieces, jalapeños, and green onions. A perfect dinner recipe everyone asks for.

Dinner Recipes Recipe Everyone Asks For

This recipe is a crowd-pleasing chicken and rice dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's a one-pot meal that's easy to make and always a hit with the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 354
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 yellow or white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning such as Old El Paso
  • 2.75 cups water or as needed
  • 1 cup prepared queso dip
  • green onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro, or jalapeños for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, undisturbed, until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
  2. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften. Add butter and allow it to melt. Add rice and cook, stirring, until rice is coated and lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
  3. Add water and stir until everything is well combined, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil. Stir once more and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  4. Warm queso in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Top chicken and rice with queso and serve immediately with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1350mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is a great base for customization. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to your liking.

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