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Grilled Chicken Cheesy Rice

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🍚 This Arroz Con Pollo offers a perfect blend of creamy cheese sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken for a comforting, hearty meal.
πŸ§€ Rich in flavor, the combination of basmati rice and queso blanco cheese makes this dish both creamy and satisfying, ideal for family dinners.

  • Total Time: 44 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups long grain white rice (basmati variety recommended)

2 tablespoons avocado oil

1 yellow onion, diced

45 garlic cloves, minced

1 packet sazon seasoning

1 tablespoon chicken-flavored bouillon

16 ounces tomato sauce

4 cups water

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if preferred)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons avocado oil

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 packet sazon seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

16 ounces queso blanco cheese

7 ounces can diced chilies

8 ounces grated pepper jack cheese

Instructions

1-First, focus on the rice: Toast the rice in avocado oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes while stirring. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they soften. Then, mix in the sazon seasoning, chicken-flavored bouillon, tomato sauce, and water. Bring it to a boil, cover the pot, lower the heat to a simmer, and let it cook for 15 minutes without peeking.

2-Next, handle the chicken: Slice the chicken into thin strips and heat butter and avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken along with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, sazon seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir it continuously for about 4-5 minutes until the chicken reaches 165Β°F inside.

3-Now for the cheese sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk, queso blanco cheese, diced chilies, and grated pepper jack cheese. Stir constantly until everything melts and thickens a bit, then let it sit to get even creamier. Once all parts are ready, plate the rice, top it with the chicken, and drizzle on the cheese sauce. Serve with warmed tortillas and maybe some fresh jalapenos for extra flair.

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Notes

πŸ›ŽοΈ Prepare all ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking.
🍚 Avoid stirring rice during cooking and resting for fluffy texture.
🌑️ Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked properly.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 14 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: SautΓ©ing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving