Description
Indulge in the mouth-watering flavors of Homemade Pollo Loco, a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken strips with a rich, flavorful rice and a creamy queso cheese topping
Ingredients
Chicken:
2 pounds chicken, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons butter
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt and pepper
Paprika
Rice:
4 cups water
2 cups white rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Knorr tomato bouillon with chicken flavor
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt and pepper
Additional:
Store-bought queso cheese for topping
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken:
Prepare Chicken: In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken.
Season Chicken: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it starts to caramelize and is fully cooked through.
Making the Rice:
Prepare Rice: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Add Flavors: Add the vegetable oil, Knorr tomato bouillon with chicken flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the water.
Cook Rice: Add the rice to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Fluff Rice: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
Assembling the Dish:
Plate Rice: Place a serving of rice on each plate.
Add Chicken: Top the rice with a portion of the cooked chicken strips.
Finish with Queso: Drizzle or spoon the store-bought queso cheese over the chicken and rice.
Serve this Homemade Pollo Loco hot, enjoying the blend of savory chicken, flavorful rice, and the creamy, cheesy topping of queso. It’s a satisfying and delicious meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Enjoy your cooking!
Notes
Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keywords: Homemade Pollo Loco Recipe, Savory Chicken, Flavorful Rice, Queso Cheese Topping, Mexican-Inspired Cuisine, Easy Dinner Recipe, Family Meal Idea, Stovetop Cooking.