Description
A flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender fajita-seasoned chicken served over cheesy tomato-infused rice topped with creamy queso cheese dip. This hearty and satisfying meal combines perfectly toasted rice, zesty chicken, and rich cheese for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 fajita seasoning packet
Rice and Sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
Topping
- 2 cups cheese dip (such as Gordo’s Original Queso)
Instructions
- Cook the rice and onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the rice and stir frequently to toast it for 5-6 minutes, ensuring it turns slightly golden. Then, stir in the tomato sauce, pour in the water, and season with chicken bouillon powder. Cover and cook according to rice package instructions until the rice is fluffy and fully cooked.
- Cook the chicken: While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with the fajita seasoning. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Heat the queso: Warm the cheese dip in the microwave or on the stovetop according to the package instructions until hot and smooth.
- Assemble the dish: Serve the cooked chicken over a bed of the cheesy tomato rice. Top generously with the warm queso cheese dip. Enjoy immediately while hot.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute Gordo’s Original Queso with your favorite cheese dip or homemade queso for different flavors.
- To add extra veggies, consider sautéing bell peppers or corn with the onions before cooking the rice.
- Leftover rice can be refrigerated and reheated; add a splash of water when warming to keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
