How To Make Pollo Loco Rice Recipe
A deliciously flavorful Mexican-inspired rice dish with tender chicken and vibrant veggies.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of long-grain white rice
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 diced red onion
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1 diced green bell pepper
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of chili powder
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot, cook rice according to package instructions.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes or until browned.
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Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for another 5 minutes.
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Add diced tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth. Stir and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and veggies are tender.
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Stir in cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot with cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Calories : 404kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 73mg
- Sodium : 663mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 35g
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