Description
This Cheesy Chicken and Rice dish is a hearty and comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken thighs, flavorful spices, and melted cheddar cheese, this one-pan recipe is both easy to prepare and sure to please the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken chunks to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Stir in rice, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, peas, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the lid and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the rice. Cover again for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- or extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a couple of hours before cooking.
- You can substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg