Chicken Con Queso Recipe

Name: Chicken Con Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 to 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 box of rice/vermicelli mix; 1 can of tomatoes/peppers; 1 can of sliced/stewed tomatoes; 1 small can of tomato juice; 1 small can of chopped green chilies; 1 small spanish onion chopped fine; 1 green pepper chopped fine; 2 cloves of garlic; 2 T of olive oil; Tony Chatcheries spice mixture; 1 cup of any white soft easy to melt shredded cheese like jack; optional 3/4 cup of chopped green olives

Servings: persons

1.5 to 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast
1 box of rice/vermicelli mix
1 can of tomatoes/peppers
1 can of sliced/stewed tomatoes
1 small can of tomato juice
1 small can of chopped green chilies
1 small spanish onion chopped fine
1 green pepper chopped fine
2 cloves of garlic
2 T of olive oil
Tony Chatcheries spice mixture
1 cup of any white soft easy to melt shredded cheese like jack
optional 3/4 cup of chopped green olives

1
sweat peppers, onions and garlic in a bit of olive oil, in a pan on the stove, after they have sweated for a few minutes add can of green chilies.
2
let mixture cool slightly, in a bowl mix with cans of tomatoes, tomatoes and peppers(reserve a few tablespoons of this mixture for the top of the chicken) now add the rice/vermicelli including the packet of seasoning, season the chicken with the tony chatcheries lightly.
3
In a 11x13 non-stick casserole pan, fold rice/vegetable mixture lightly into bottom of pan, lay seasoned chicken on rice, then top with reserved spoons of veggie mixture. cover pan with aluminum foil and cook in 350 degree preheated oven for 30 minutes, after 30 minutes, uncover chicken(rice should have plumped up), add olives if desired and cheese, return to oven for 15 more minutes, cheese should be bubbly

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.5 to 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 box of rice/vermicelli mix, 1 can of tomatoes/peppers, 1 can of sliced/stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chicken Con Queso falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Con Queso

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Variations & substitutions

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