One Pan Happy Plate (Queso Chicken and Rice)

1. 1

   Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook without moving it until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes (the chicken will not be fully cooked yet).

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is coated and lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the taco seasoning until well mixed, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the water and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil. Stir once more and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Warm the queso in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Spoon the queso over the chicken and rice and serve right away with desired toppings.

• Calories 739.81 kcal ▲ High 37%
• Protein 29.24 g ↗ Good Source 58%
• Carbohydrate 71.6 g 26%
• Total Fat 35.31 g ▲ High 45%
• Saturated Fat 10.4 g ▲ High 52%
• Trans Fat 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Cholesterol 153.06 mg ▲ High 51%
• Sodium 1080.48 mg ▲ High 47%
• Dietary Fiber 5.1 g — Moderate 18%
• Total Sugars 10.49 g --
• Added Sugars 7.82 g — Moderate 16%
• Calcium 41.14 mg ⌄ Low Source 3%
• Iron 3.69 mg ↗ Good Source 21%
• Potassium 185.71 mg ⌄ Low Source 4%
• Vitamin A 13.99 mcg ⌄ Low Source 2%
• Vitamin C 1.17 mg ⌄ Low Source 1%
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ⌄ Low Source 0%

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Wheat 🌾
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