Tender, seasoned chicken served over Spanish rice and topped with warm queso dip—an easy, comforting dinner inspired by a restaurant favorite and perfect for cooking for two.
🕒 Times & Servings
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinate Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2 large chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1–2 teaspoons Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning (to taste)
- 1 package Knorr Rice Sides, Spanish Rice
(or homemade Spanish/Mexican rice) - ½ to 1 cup queso dip, warmed (your favorite brand)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Place chicken in a bowl, add oil, and toss with steak seasoning until evenly coated.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Spanish rice according to package directions; keep warm.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or fryer over medium heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Warm the queso dip in the microwave until pourable.
🍽️ To Serve
- Spoon rice into a bowl, top with chicken, and drizzle with as much queso as you like.
- Serve with broccoli, asparagus, or a simple salad on the side.
- For extra flavor, season the vegetables lightly with the same steak seasoning.
🔗 Related Recipe:
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning
https://netsmealsfortwo.com/copycat-texas-roadhouse-steak-seasoning-for-two/
💡 Tips & Variations
- Swap queso for shredded Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend if you prefer less sauce.
- Add sautéed onions or bell peppers to the chicken for extra flavor.
- This works great with leftover or rotisserie chicken—just season and warm.
❄️ Storage
- Store cooked chicken and rice together or separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Both chicken and rice freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Store queso dip separately in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
🧰 Equipment
Bowl with Lid – for marinating the chicken
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Nonstick Skillet – perfect for cooking bite-size chicken evenly
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Silicone Utensils – gentle on cookware and heat-resistant
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Saucepan with Lid – ideal for preparing Spanish rice
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