Easy Pollo Loco Mexican Chicken and Rice with Queso Recipe
A delicious and easy Mexican weeknight dinner featuring seasoned chicken over fluffy rice, smothered in creamy white queso.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced
2 cups cooked Mexican yellow rice
1 cup white queso dip
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1.Season chicken with spices.
2.Sauté chicken in oil until cooked.
3.Warm the queso sauce.
4.Layer chicken over a bed of rice.
5.Drizzle generously with queso.
6.Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
Add jalapeños for extra heat.
Serve with warm tortillas.