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Cheesy Tomatoes & Rice with Chicken Recipe

Cheesy Tomatoes & Rice with Chicken Recipe


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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Cheesy Tomatoes & Rice with Chicken recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines juicy marinated chicken thighs with cheesy tomato rice. Perfect for a family dinner or a special gathering.


Ingredients

Chicken Thighs

  • 6 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • ¼ cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Marinated Tomato Slices

  • 6 tomato slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Cheesy Tomatoes & Rice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 7 ounces diced green chiles not drained
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup half and half cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 ½ cups Minute Rice
  • 2 cups grated Colby Jack cheese
  • 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chiles not drained

Finishes

  • chopped cilantro (or parsley, if preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400℉. Chicken Thighs: In a large zip-top bag, marinate chicken thighs in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Marinated Tomato Slices: In a separate bag, marinate tomato slices in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside with chicken.
  2. Cheesy Tomato Rice: Cook onions, chiles, and garlic in a skillet. Add broth, cream, lime juice, and cream cheese. Stir in rice, then add diced tomatoes and cheese. Nestle chicken and tomatoes into the rice. Bake in the oven.
  3. Finishing Touches: Top with cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t worry if the sauce separates after adding lime juice; it will come back together.
  • Keep the simmer low to allow the rice to absorb the sauce.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Wipe out the skillet before cooking the sauce and rice for best results.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 736 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1288mg
  • Fat: 47g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 168mg