Cheesy Chicken And Rice (easy Version)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups rice (i use instant)
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup salsa con queso (i use tostitos brand)
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups salsa (more or less to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 cook rice according to package directions, but substituting salsa for half of the water.
• 2 meanwhile cook chicken in chunks in a large skillet - deep if available. if not large enough transfer it to a pot when cooked.
• 3 add queso to cooked chicken.
• 4 add cheddar to hot rice.
• 5 combine the two mixtures.
• 6 add remaining salsa, to taste.
• 7 season with cumin, cayenne, and garlic powder.
• 8 some great add-ins to try are black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, or a jalapeno. they work best cooked with the chicken.