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Queso Chicken And Rice

If you love an easy, cheesy dinner that requires almost no effort, this Swim Queso Chicken & Rice recipe needs to be on your weeknight dinner menu. This viral chicken and rice casserole is made with just a handful of simple ingredients and takes about five minutes of prep time before it goes into the oven.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups rice uncooked
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 small jar of salsa
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 small jar of queso

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°. In a large casseroles dish add all of the ingredients except for the queso. Mix well and cover with tinfoil. Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Take out of the oven uncover and pour the queso on top. Place back in the oven for an additional five minutes.
  3. Serve immediately with flour tortilla, tortilla chips, and any of your favorite sides. I like having avocados for this, and you could add in some sour cream.