Creamy Queso Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Creamy Queso Chicken and Rice recipe is an easy dinner made with seasoned chicken, Mexican rice, salsa, plenty of cheese, and creamy queso. Everything comes together in one baking dish for a cheesy, comforting meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs. Mexican Rice I use Knorr
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 15 oz. jar salsa
- 3 cups cooked shredded or cubed chicken rotisserie chicken works great
- 1 pkg. taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 1 15 oz. jar queso dip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add rice, chicken broth, salsa, taco seasoning, and chicken to prepared baking dish and stir well to combine.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from oven and evenly spread queso over top. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve warm with tortilla chips, or inside taco shells. Enjoy!
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