Cheesy Chicken Rice Dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups white rice.
02 - 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes.
03 - 1 can (15 oz) nacho cheese sauce.
04 - 2 1/4 cups chicken broth.
05 - 1/2 spoon black pepper.
06 - 1/2 spoon salt.
07 - 1/2 spoon cumin.
08 - 1/2 spoon onion powder.
09 - 1 spoon garlic powder.
10 - 1 spoon olive oil.
11 - 1 pound chicken breast, diced small.

# Instructions:

01 - Add sour cream, some diced avocado, or fresh tomatoes, if you'd like.
02 - Simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
03 - Put the lid on, lower the heat, and keep it covered.
04 - Mix in the white rice and stir gently.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and cheese sauce, then let everything start bubbling.
06 - Get rid of any extra liquid in the pan.
07 - Let the chicken cook until it reaches 165°.
08 - Throw in the chicken with all the spices.
09 - Warm the oil in a large pan with a fitted lid on it.
10 - Slice the chicken breasts into small chunks, about an inch in size.

# Notes:

01 - Like it hot? Use spicy Rotel or sprinkle in cayenne pepper.
02 - Swap out chicken for ground meat, if preferred.
03 - Want it heartier? Add beans for more bulk.

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