Cheesy Mexican Chicken & Rice

Name: Cheesy Mexican Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) jar Cheese Whiz; 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup; 5 large chicken breasts or 10 -11 chicken tenderloins; 1 large red onion; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 2 tomatoes; 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 2 cups rice (for 4 servings, increase as needed)

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Recipe by wisewoman83

I was given this recipe by a Texan friend. It's simple, quick, and family pleasing! My father-in-law is always dropping broad hints about how much he likes it and how I should make it more often! It makes a lot and you can also freeze it (just don't add the rice). You can make it mellow as listed below or add some heat by using a can of Rotel instead of the diced tomatoes (actually, that's what the original recipe calls for) and/or adding some jalapeno. I recommend serving with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

(15 ounce) jar Cheese Whiz
3

(10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
5

large chicken breasts or 10 -11 chicken tenderloins
1

large red onion
2

tablespoons oil
1

green bell pepper
1

red bell pepper
1

yellow bell pepper
2

tomatoes
¹⁄₂

cup milk
2

teaspoons salt (or to taste)
2

cups rice (for 4 servings, increase as needed)

DIRECTIONS

Dice onions and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet, cook in the oil until the chicken is white and fully cooked.
Chop the bell peppers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place in a large pot. Mix in the chicken, Cheese Whiz, cream of chicken soup, and salt.
Cook on medium-low, stirring frequently, until mixture is heated through. It's ready to eat as soon as it's hot enough, but you may want to simmer it longer if you prefer less-crunchy pepper pieces.
Cook the rice. I find that 2 cups of water and 2 cups of rice need about 2-1/2 minutes in my microwave, then 2 or 3 more minutes to sit and steam.
Serve chicken/cheese mixture over rice. You can break up tortilla chips on top or use them to scoop it up.

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