Cheesy Chicken & Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups Cheese Sauce (Gordo's Original Queso).
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3-4 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks.
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8 oz Tomato Sauce.
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1 packet Fajita Spices.
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4 cups Water.
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½ Yellow Onion, finely chopped.
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1 Tablespoon Chicken Broth Powder.
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2 Cups Long White Rice.
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3 tablespoons Cooking Oil.
# Instructions:
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Drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil into a roomy pot or pan and warm it over medium heat. Toss in the onions, stir, and let them soften for a couple of minutes. Then, add the rice.
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Stir the rice consistently to keep it from burning and let it brown or toast for about 5-6 minutes. After that, pour in the tomato sauce.
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Add in the water and sprinkle with the chicken bouillon powder. Follow the package instructions to cook until the rice turns soft and fluffy.
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Heat a big pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the diced chicken and fajita spices, then cook for about 7-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F inside.
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Heat the queso up following the packaging instructions.
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Spoon the rice onto a plate or bowl, top it with the chicken, and finish with a generous drizzle of warm queso sauce.
# Notes:
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This meal mixes Mexican-style rice techniques with a cheesy American comfort twist.
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Toasting the rice and using tomato sauce adds bold flavors you’ll love.