Queso Chicken and Rice

Queso Chicken and Rice

from dinnerin321.com
80 min

Full of flavor and smothered with queso, this easy chicken and rice dinner is sure to be a new family dinner favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2 5.4oz packs Knorr Mexican Rice
  • 14.5 oz regular or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 16 oz Pace Picante Sauce (or other smooth salsa)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2-3 tsp taco seasoning
  • 2 1/2-3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2-3/4 cup queso blanco dip (warmed)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    To a 13”x9” baking dish, whisk together both Knorr rice packets, broth, salsa and water. Season chicken on both sides with taco seasoning. Place the chicken into the rice mixture and sprinkle cheese on top.

  3. 3

    Cover TIGHTLY with foil and bake 1 hour. Remove the foil, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the dish from the oven, and drizzle warmed queso blanco dip on top.