1 serving of queso smothered chicken & rice contains 587 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 22% carbs, 42% fat, and 35% protein. This is a good source of protein (90% of your Daily Value), fiber (15% of your Daily Value), and potassium (15% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 30 minutes
- Cook Time
- 75 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Tenderize meat. Marinate chicken breast in olive oil and taco seasoning for 30 minutes.
- While the meat is marinating, cook rice. Follow the directions on the bag.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat over medium high heat. Cook chicken in skillet for 15 minutes flipping half-way through. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Sauté chopped bell peppers after chicken is cooked.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of queso smothered chicken & rice (409g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 587 | |
| Fats | 27g | 34% |
| Saturated fats | 13g | 66% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1366mg | 59% |
| Carbs | 31g | 11% |
| Net carbs | 27g | |
| Fiber | 4g | 15% |
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Protein | 50g | |
| Calcium | 425mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 10μg | |
| Beta carotene | 46μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 126mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Fluoride | 27μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 53μg | 13% |
| Lycopene | 264μg | |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 16mg | 97% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 353mg | 50% |
| Retinol | 11μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 39μg | 72% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A IU | 123IU | |
| Vitamin A | 394μg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 98% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Vitamin D IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 2μg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 12% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 3g | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 13g | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.5g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 3g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 5g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |








