Mexican Chicken and Rice with Queso Recipe
A flavorful Mexican Chicken and Rice recipe cooked in a skillet, featuring perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, saffron-infused yellow rice, and creamy white queso melted in for a rich, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Cooking spray
Rice
- 10 oz saffron yellow rice
- 1 cube tomato bouillon
- 2½ cups water
Queso Sauce
- 3 oz white queso
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season the chicken thoroughly on all sides with adobo seasoning to infuse bold flavors.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sauté until browned, about 3 minutes per side, creating a golden crust while locking in juiciness.
- Add Rice And Bouillon: To the skillet with the browned chicken, add the saffron yellow rice, 2½ cups of water, and the tomato bouillon cube. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the chicken and rice simmer undisturbed for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed. Check the rice for doneness before proceeding.
- Add Queso And Milk: Remove the lid and stir in the white queso and milk. Fluff the mixture with a fork to melt the queso and ensure a creamy, cohesive dish.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and rice mixture while warm, ensuring each serving has a hearty portion of savory chicken, saffron-infused rice, and luscious white queso for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve a better sear.
- Do not stir the rice too much during simmering to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- You can substitute white queso with Monterey Jack cheese if unavailable.
- Adjust water quantity slightly based on your rice brand to ensure perfect texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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