Salsafied Chicken and Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

  • 2 cups instant rice

  • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until cooked through and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Add broth and salsa and bring to a boil; turn off the heat and stir in instant rice. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture.

  3. Cover the skillet and let it sit until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.