Description
Pollo Loco is a vibrant Mexican dish featuring tender chicken, zesty spices, and creamy queso that creates an explosion of flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe will have everyone raving and reaching for seconds. With easy-to-follow instructions and essential ingredients, you’ll impress your guests and elevate your cooking game with this delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup diced red or yellow bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup queso blanco or cheddar cheese, melted
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent; add bell peppers.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed rice until coated in oil; pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover tightly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Drizzle melted queso over the top before serving; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg