Best Velveeta Cheesy Chicken Rice Skillet Recipes

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CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE



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Cheesy Chicken and Rice is our go-to weeknight dinner, something the entire family loves! This one pot casserole is filled with chicken breast, rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and velveeta. It's so creamy, cheesy, and easy. Even the kids will love it!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise (butterflied))
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
10 ounces (1 can) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups uncooked instant white rice
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
4 ounces velveeta cheese

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 1469 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VELVEETA CHEESY CHICKEN SKILLET



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Make and share this Velveeta Cheesy Chicken Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kaliwags

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 (12 ounce) package Velveeta shells and cheese dinner
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 cup broccoli floret
1 cup sliced carrot

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook on medium high heat 5 minute or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add shell macaroni, milk and water and stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minute Add broccoli and carrots; cover. Continue cooking 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Velveeta cheese sauce until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 128.6, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 29

MEXICAN VELVEETA CHICKEN AND RICE



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This recipe is from a former friend who made this religiously. Makes a lot!!!!! I don't know where she got it, but it is very good. Very cheesy, too! If you like Velveeta, this is the recipe to use.

Provided by whatsachef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb Velveeta Mexican cheese, cubed
4 skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cups fat free sour cream
4 cups instant rice
3 1/2 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Coat bottom of skillet with oil.
  • Add chicken. Cook approximately 10-15 minutes on med-hi heat or until chicken is white clear through. Set aside.
  • Boil the water with bouillon until cubes are dissolved, then add rice. Remove from heat and cover 5 mins or until rice is set. (If there is any excess water, this is okay. Leave in for mixing).
  • Transfer chicken and rice to a large stock pot. Add velveeta cubes and sour cream. Mix well. Over medium heat, stir frequently to prevent sticking on the bottom until cheese is no longer lumpy. Serve hot. Refridgerate leftovers. REHEAT WELL.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 552.1, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 25.9

VELVEETA CHICKEN SKILLET



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A very yummy and easy dinner, especially if you cook the chicken ahead of time! After one bite of this dish my DH said "This one's a definite keeper!" It's also kid friendly!

Provided by Rachie P

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 1 skillet dinner, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up in chunks
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into chunks (12 oz)
2 cups uncooked pasta (rotini, macaroni, or shells)
16 ounces frozen vegetables (Italian blend works well)

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with Pam.
  • Add Chicken and cook on medium until no longer pink.
  • Stir in chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil and add pasta.
  • Reduce heat to medium-lo.
  • Cover and simmer 8 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  • Add Velveeta and veggies, stir until smooth.
  • Serve with salad and garlic toast!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.3, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 135.6, Sodium 1725.5, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 7.9, Protein 52.9

VELVEETA CHEESY CHICKEN ROTINI



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Make and share this Velveeta Cheesy Chicken Rotini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 5 1 cup servings, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups water
3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot blend
1 (10 ounce) can rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Stir in water. Bring to boil. Add pasta; stir. Cook, covered, 5 to 7 minutes, or until Velveeta is completely melted and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 1085.3, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 47.4

VELVEETA CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI RICE



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Thursday in minutes.

Provided by Sara Moore-Scheck @Sara872

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 can(s) chicken broth (14 1/2 oz)
2 cup(s) instant white or brown rice, uncooked.
1/2 pound(s) velveeta pasteurized prepared cheese product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 package(s) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min or until done.
  • Stir in broth.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add rice, Velveeta and broccoli; cover.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 10 min.
  • Stir until Velveeta is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Shortcut: To quick-thaw frozen broccoli, microwave for about half the cooking time specified on package.

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