One Skillet Cheesy Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: One Skillet Cheesy Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2-inch pieces; 1/2 medium yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 1/2 cups white rice; 1 cup mild enchilada sauce; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (more if you like hotter foods); 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese; sour cream (optional); chopped cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2-inch pieces
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 cup mild enchilada sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes (more if you like hotter foods)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)
chopped cilantro (optional)

1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions, garlic and chicken. Stir occasionally. Cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken cooked almost all the way through.
3
Add rice and toast for 3-4 minutes.
4
Add chicken stock, enchilada sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt.
5
Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
6
Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat.
7
Spread cheese over the top, replace cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
8
Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro when serving.

981

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 tablespoons butter, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2-inch pieces, 1/2 medium yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, One Skillet Cheesy Chicken And Rice 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.

One Skillet Cheesy Chicken And Rice

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