A tasty and easy to make entree.
Pollo Loco
Ingredients
For the chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
i teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Juice of 1 lime
For the rice:
1 cup long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salsa
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
For the queso:
1 cup white Mexican blend, shredded
1/2 cup half and half
1/4 cup diced green chilies
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cilantro, chopped
Sour cream, for garnish
Directions
Mix olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Rub evenly over chicken breasts. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred. Squeeze lime juice over chicken and set aside.
In a saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, salsa, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine cheese and half and half. Stir until cheese melts. Add green chilies and garlic powder, stirring until smooth.
Slice chicken into strips. Serve rice topped with chicken and drizzle with queso sauce. Garnish with cilantro and sour cream.