Description
Pollo Loco is a vibrant Mexican-inspired dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with fluffy rice and a creamy queso sauce. This enticing recipe offers a fiesta of flavors in every bite, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its rich taste and colorful presentation, Pollo Loco not only satisfies hunger but also elevates your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup queso sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, allowing it to toast for a minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Nestle cooked chicken atop the rice mixture; cover and cook until rice is fluffy and chicken is fully cooked.
- Drizzle warm queso sauce over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 140mg