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Pollo Loco - Mexican Chicken

Pollo Loco - Mexican Chicken That Excites Your Taste Buds

Enjoy Pollo Loco, a vibrant Mexican chicken dish featuring adobo-seasoned chicken and saffron-infused rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast patted dry and seasoned with adobo
  • 2 tablespoons Adobo Seasoning
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Saffron Yellow Rice or seasoned rice if desired
  • 1 cube Tomato Bouillon
  • 2 cups Water adjust based on rice variety
For the Creamy Queso
  • 1 cup White Queso can mix with cream cheese and Monterey Jack
  • ½ cup Milk
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray optional
Kick It Up
  • 1 cup Diced Jalapeños optional for spice lovers

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Serving Plates

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and coat generously with adobo seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Add saffron yellow rice, water, and tomato bouillon to skillet. Stir and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked through.
  5. Stir in white queso and milk until well combined and creamy.
  6. Serve warm with chicken slices on top and drizzle with remaining creamy queso.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider preparing the dish a day ahead for enhanced flavors.

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