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Swim Queso Chicken and Rice Recipe

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This easy Swim Queso Chicken and Rice casserole brings seasoned Mexican-style rice, tender cooked chicken, salsa, and cheddar together in one baking dish, then finishes with warm queso. It’s a hearty, crowd-friendly dinner that’s ready in about an hour and perfect with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Chicken and Rice Casserole

  • 2 packages Knorr Spanish Rice or Mexican Rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces salsa
  • 2–3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Queso Topping

  • 1 jar queso dip, heated according to package instructions
  • Tortilla chips and your favorite toppings, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and dish.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

  2. Mix the casserole ingredients.

    Add the rice packets, chicken broth, salsa, cooked chicken, and taco seasoning to the prepared dish. Stir well, making sure all of the rice is covered by liquid.

  3. Add the cheese.

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the rice and chicken mixture.

  4. Cover the dish.

    Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil to keep the moisture in as the rice cooks.

  5. Bake the casserole.

    Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked. If the rice is not tender yet, cover and continue baking until done.

  6. Heat and add the queso.

    Remove the casserole from the oven. Heat the queso according to the package instructions, then pour it over the cooked chicken and rice.

  7. Serve.

    Spoon into portions and serve warm with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings, if desired.

Notes

  • Use fully cooked chicken, such as leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • Keep the casserole tightly covered while baking so the rice has enough moisture to cook through.
  • Rice packet sizes and queso brands vary, so cooking time and nutrition may vary slightly.
  • Heat the queso separately and add it after baking, as directed.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, sliced green onions, or other favorite toppings.

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