Chicken on Three-Cheese Rice Recipe

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in flour.

Pour in water, stirring. Simmer until thickened. Stir in cheese spread and quickmelt cheese until melted. Stir in rice. Season to taste with salt and ground pepper. Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and broil top until cheese has melted and begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until 1/4-inch thick. Season chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.

Heat a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat. In batches, sear chicken breasts, skin side down, in oil until browned and crispy. Flip and brown until cooked through. Serve chicken with baked rice.

Recipe originally published in the November 2016 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines.