@its.juliesmith: queso chicken and rice is one of those cozy meals everyone goes back for 🤭 Easy Queso Chicken & Rice Casserole Ingredients * 2 tbsp butter * 1 small onion, diced * 2 bell peppers, diced * 1–2 jalapeños, diced * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 cups cooked shredded chicken * 1 ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice * 3 cups chicken broth * 1 (10 oz) can Rotel, drained * 1 (15 oz) jar queso blanco * 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese * 1 tsp chili powder * 1 tsp paprika * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 tsp cumin * ½ tsp cayenne pepper * Salt & pepper, to taste For the Top * Warm queso blanco * Extra shredded Mexican blend cheese (optional) * Cilantro or green onions (optional) Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. In a Dutch oven, melt the butter. Cook the onion, bell peppers, and jalapeños for about 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic. 3. Add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, Rotel, 1/2 jar of queso blanco, shredded chicken, Mexican blend cheese, and all of the seasonings. Stir until everything is well combined. 4. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish 5. Sprinkle with a little extra Mexican blend cheese if desired, and bake for 5–10 minutes, until melted. 6. Let rest for 10 minutes, then drizzle with warm queso blanco and garnish with cilantro or green onions before serving. #quesochickenandrice #EasyRecipe #comfortfood #DinnerIdeas #cooking

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Tuesday 14 July 2026 15:15:08 GMT