Best 20 Minute Cheesy Chicken Rice Recipes

CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Season the chicken liberally on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Add butter to a large (12 inch) skillet over medium high heat. Once melted, add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until fully browned and nearly cooked through.
• Remove the chicken and place on a foil tented plate to keep warm.
• Add the soup, chicken broth, paprika, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
• Stir in the rice, broccoli, and cauliflower. Add the velveeta cheese, stirring to melt.
• Once Velveeta is melted, return the chicken to the skillet and nestle in the rice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until internal temp on the chicken reaches 165F.
• Serve and enjoy!

20 MINUTE PARMESAN CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER

Steps:

• A favorite with cheese lovers, this 20 Minute Parmesan Chicken and Rice Dinner is comforting, quick-cooking and will bring a smile to everyone at your table. Step 1
• Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cover. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Step 2
• Remove chicken from skillet. Add water or milk and soup to skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Step 3
• Add rice, peas and cheese to skillet and mix well. Top with chicken and cover. Step 4
• Cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Season with black pepper, if using. Recipe Tips If you don't have a nonstick skillet, increase oil to 2 tablespoons to help prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan. If you want to add more flavor to this dish, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of dried and crushed oregano leaves to the soup when adding it to the skillet. If peas aren't your thing, sliced mushrooms, red peppers or asparagus make a great substitution here.

20-MINUTE BASIL, CHICKEN & TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).
• Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).
• Add water, tomatoes, and rice.
• Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
• Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spread rice into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over the rice; season with black pepper and salt. Arrange chicken breast halves evenly atop the rice and cheese layers. Dot chicken breasts evenly with rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup. Pour 3 cups water over the chicken and finish by sprinkling onion soup mix evenly over everything.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Check rice for doneness; if water is already completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup more water to keep mixture moist. Continue baking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over the dish.