Skillet Chicken Con Queso
Skillet Chicken con Queso is the ultimate one pot meal! Cheesy rice loaded with cilantro, pico de gallo, green chiles and topped with taco spiced chicken. This one pan chicken skillet recipe is so cheesy and comforting for busy weeknight dinners!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts boneless/skinless and cut into cubes
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Click for Homemade Recipe!
- 1 ½ tablespoons water
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 cup Queso Blanco (White Queso) homemade or store bought, melted
- 1 cup salsa thin restaurant style salsa
- 1/4 fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 can Green Chiles 4.5 ounce can, drained
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat the chicken cubes and olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat.3 chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Now sprinkle 1 ounce Taco Seasoning on chicken cubes and turning them to make sure all sides are coated well.Add in the 1 ½ tablespoons water to assist with coating all the chicken cubes.1 ounce Taco Seasoning, 1 ½ tablespoons water
- Turn the chicken cubes as you cook for about 6-8 minutes OR until the chicken is just cooked through.
- Place the chicken cubes on a plate and cover with foil to retain the heat. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the half & half and white rice. Stir to combine.1 cup half and half, 2 cups instant white rice
- Add in the melted queso and salsa. Stir to fully combine. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.1 cup Queso Blanco (White Queso), 1 cup salsa
- Stir in cilantro, green chiles, and pico de gallo into the rice mixture.1/4 fresh cilantro, 1 can Green Chiles, ½ cup pico de gallo
- Add the cooked chicken cubes back to skillet and nestle into the rice.
- Cover with the 1 cup cheese.1 cup Mexican blend cheese
- Place skillet under the broiler for approximately 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted on top. Garnish with more cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add vegetables like zucchini, corn, squash, artichoke hearts.
- Red kidney or black beans are also a great addition.
- I use homemade pico de gallo, salsa and queso, feel free to use store bought if not handy.
Nutrition
Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 2216mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1535IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 3.2mg