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Pollo Loco with grilled chicken, orange rice, melted queso, chopped tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.

Pollo Loco Recipe

Lori Mauer
Dive into this Pollo Loco recipe! Tender Baja Chipotle-marinated chicken, seasoned rice, and creamy melted queso make a vibrant, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine mexican-american
Servings 4
Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bottle Baja Chipotle marinade (12 ounces) or any chipotle marinade
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 container white queso dip (16 ounces) any brand
  • 3/4 cup chopped tomato for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in a bowl or resealable bag. Pour the Baja Chipotle marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
    Pollo Loco chicken breasts marinating in Baja Chipotle sauce.
  • Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any extra drip off. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside to rest.
    Grilled chicken breasts for Pollo Loco in a skillet.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the jalapeño and onion; cook for 1-2 minutes. Then, add the uncooked rice and stir for 3-4 minutes until golden. Sprinkle in the garlic salt and taco seasoning, then add the tomato sauce and chicken broth.
    Stirring uncooked rice into tomato sauce and broth for Pollo Loco.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
    Pollo Loco rice simmering in a saucepan.
  • While the rice cooks, warm the white queso dip as directed on the package. To serve, divide the rice among four plates, top with a grilled chicken breast, drizzle with warm queso dip, and garnish with chopped tomato and cilantro.
    Pollo Loco Recipe with grilled chicken, tomato rice, queso, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1263mgFiber: 2g
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