Description
Pollo Loco is a delicious Mexican-inspired dish featuring juicy seasoned chicken breast served over vibrant saffron rice and topped with creamy white queso. It’s simple, hearty, and bursting with flavor—perfect for an easy dinner night.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- Cooking spray (or a little oil, for grilling)
- 10 oz saffron yellow rice
- 2½ cups water
- 1 cube tomato bouillon
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 oz white queso
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with adobo seasoning on both sides.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Set aside and let rest.
- In a saucepan, bring 2½ cups of water, 2 tsp olive oil, and the tomato bouillon cube to a boil. Stir in saffron rice, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer according to package instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
- In a small saucepan, heat white queso with 2 tbsp milk over low heat, stirring until smooth and warmed through.
- To serve, spoon rice onto plates, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with queso. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought queso dip or melt Velveeta-style cheese for a homemade version.
- Optional: add sautéed onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican