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Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

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Cheesy chicken, spiced rice, and zesty toppings combine for a flavorful Southwestern comfort dish.

Ingredients

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  • 450 g chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 284 g can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 227 g can tomato sauce
  • 355 ml chicken stock
  • 195 g long grain white rice, uncooked and rinsed
  • 170 g Colby Jack cheese, shredded
  • Sour cream, to serve
  • Fresh cilantro, to serve
  • Southwest ranch sauce, to serve

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast along with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and dried cilantro. Sauté until chicken is cooked thoroughly and lightly golden.
  2. Add minced garlic, undrained diced tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce, chicken stock, and rinsed long grain rice to the skillet. Stir thoroughly, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and lower heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring once midway, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  3. Scatter shredded Colby Jack cheese over the cooked mixture. Allow cheese to melt from residual heat or place under a broiler briefly for golden, bubbling cheese.
  4. Portion onto plates and garnish with sour cream, freshly chopped cilantro, and Southwest ranch sauce as desired.

Notes

For best results, allow the rice to rest covered for a few minutes before serving to ensure even texture and flavor absorption.

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