Pollo Loco Mexican Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Pollo Loco Mexican Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle marinade or Lawry's Mesquite Marinade; 3 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (not instant); 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes; 1 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp Pampered Chef Southwestern Seasoning or Taco Seasoning; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 container Mexican Queso (I used Gordos Cheese Dip); chopped tomato

Servings: persons

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle marinade or Lawry's Mesquite Marinade
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice (not instant)
1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp Pampered Chef Southwestern Seasoning or Taco Seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 container Mexican Queso (I used Gordos Cheese Dip)
chopped tomato

1
Pour Baja Chipotle Marinade over chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight. When ready, grill chicken until done (165 degrees).
2
While the chicken is grilling prepare the rice.
3
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and Southwestern or Taco Seasoning.
4
Stir in onion flakes, tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
5
Heat cheese dip according to package directions set aside.
6
To assemble the Pollo Loco - place 1/4 of the rice on a plate, top with grilled chicken. Pour 2-3 Tbsp cheese dip over chicken and rice and top with chopped tomatoes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle marinade or Lawry's Mesquite Marinade, 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (not instant), and more.

Yes, Pollo Loco Mexican Chicken And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pollo Loco Mexican Chicken And Rice

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