🍽️ Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken, a quick-fix dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe promises succulent chicken breast chunks enveloped in a zesty salsa sauce, nestled atop a bed of tender rice and melted cheddar cheese. With minimal prep and cook time, it’s a surefire hit with both kids and adults alike!
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Chicken breasts |
| 2 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Salsa |
| 14 | Quick-cooking white rice |
| 1 | Chicken broth |
| 1 | Tomato paste |
| 1 – 1 1/2 | Cheddar cheese |
| 2 | Olive oil |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| To taste | Pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 508
- Fat Content: 25.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 107.6mg
- Sodium Content: 1088.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 5.2g
- Protein Content: 39g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-2 inch chunks or slices.
- Dice the onions finely.
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Cooking:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and diced onions to the skillet.
- Sauté until the chicken is browned on one side and the onions are fragrant but not burnt.
- Turn the chicken pieces to brown on the other side for about 1 minute.
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Adding Ingredients:
- Add the raw rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it with the pan juices.
- Immediately pour in the chicken broth, salsa, and tomato paste, stirring well to combine.
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Simmering:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for 10 minutes.
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Adjusting Consistency:
- After 10 minutes, stir the mixture.
- If the rice has absorbed all of the liquid, add up to 1/2 cup more broth as needed, and stir gently.
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Cheesy Finish:
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
- Cover the skillet again and allow it to cook for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Final Touches:
- Turn off the heat and stir the melted cheese into the rice mixture until well incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy your Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken with its irresistible blend of flavors and textures, bringing smiles to the faces of everyone at your table! 🍗🧀🍅
