Description
Pollo Loco is a vibrant Mexican dish that offers an explosion of flavor with every bite. Tender, marinated chicken is sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, then combined with fluffy rice and drizzled in creamy queso cheese sauce. This comforting meal not only brings family and friends together but also transforms any ordinary dinner into a festive occasion. Perfect for weeknights or special gatherings, Pollo Loco guarantees satisfaction and smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in cumin and chili powder for at least one hour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Stir in rinsed rice and toast for two minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover everything; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.
- Once rice is tender, drizzle queso cheese sauce over the dish and stir gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg