Cheesy Chicken and Yellow Rice

Give your everyday chicken and rice dinner a makeover with this deliciously cheesy chicken and yellow rice recipe. Simply stir flavor-packed GOYA® Yellow Rice with seasoned chicken breasts, veggies, and a handful of cheddar cheese. In 30 minutes, you have an easy, comforting weeknight meal that will chase the blahs away!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) box GOYA® Yellow Rice
• 2 tablespoons GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste
• 2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 3/4-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In small saucepan over medium heat, bring 2 cups water to boil. Add contents of yellow rice mix, tomatoes and 1 tbsp. oil; return water to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and onions to skillet. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more; remove from heat.

Step 3

In skillet with cooked chicken, stir in cooked rice until combined. Mix in cheese, stirring until melted. Serve warm.