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Chicken Rice Rotel Cheese Recipe

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Chicken Rotel Amanda Jane Brown
Chicken Rotel Amanda Jane Brown from www.amandajanebrown.com

Description

This chicken rice Rotel cheese recipe is a perfect combination of flavors that will surely satisfy your taste buds. It is a simple, hearty, and comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion. The dish consists of chicken, rice, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese, making it a flavorful meal that is easy to make and budget-friendly.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 50 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 can of Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 cup of uncooked white rice
  • 1 can of cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Baking dish
  • Foil

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, water, and can of Rotel tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the chicken back into the skillet and stir everything together.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the rice mixture.
  9. Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize this recipe by adding in other ingredients like bell peppers, corn, or black beans. You can also use different types of cheese to change up the flavor.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes around 6 servings, and each serving has approximately 350 calories, 18g of fat, 24g of carbohydrates, and 22g of protein.

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken. You can also use instant rice instead of uncooked rice, but you will need to adjust the amount of liquid used. Make sure to check the package instructions for the correct ratio. Lastly, if you want to add some spice to this recipe, you can use a can of spicy Rotel tomatoes instead of the regular ones.

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