Velveeta Cheesy Chicken Rice Skillet
Prepare to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Velveeta Cheesy Chicken Rice Skillet—an easy, one-pan recipe brimming with bold flavors and creamy goodness. Tender, seasoned chicken is paired with fluffy white rice, vibrant mixed vegetables, and rich, melty Velveeta cheese, all cooked to perfection in a savory chicken broth. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and minimal cleanup, this dish balances convenience and flavor, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners. Finished with a touch of paprika and optional green onion garnish for added zest, this hearty skillet meal is both kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing. Perfectly cheesy and satisfying, it’s bound to become your new go-to recipe for comfort food cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup White rice (uncooked)
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (sliced, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
Add the uncooked white rice to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cover with a lid. Simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cooked chicken, allowing them to heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the Velveeta cheese cubes to the skillet. Stir gently until the cheese is fully melted and evenly distributed throughout the dish.
Remove from heat and let the skillet rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Optional: Sprinkle sliced green onions on top for a fresh garnish before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 6550 mg | 285% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 168.5 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1276 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2673 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
