Description
Pollo Loco is a vibrant Mexican chicken dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with aromatic spices, fluffy rice, and creamy queso. This delightful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, bringing a fiesta of flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup queso blanco
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Dice bell peppers and mince garlic.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for about 1 minute.
- Cook the rice: Add rinsed rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Mix in queso: Stir in queso blanco until melted and combined.
- Add peppers: Fold in diced bell peppers before serving hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg