Name: Cheesy Butter Rice with Seared Chicken & Sautéed Beef (Tex‑Mex Inspired Dual Protein Skillet)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex‑Mex / Modern American
Ingredients: 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs; 300 g lean ground beef (85% lean); 300 g long‑grain white rice (uncooked); 113 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 56 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter; 27 g (2 tbsp) extra‑virgin olive oil; 720 ml (3 cups) low‑sodium chicken stock; 150 g (1 medium) medium yellow onion, finely diced; 9 g (3 cloves) garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1/2 for finishing (optional) fresh lemon

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