Arroz Con Pollo
 
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Delicious seasoned chicken and Spanish-style rice covered in spicy queso cheese!
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 3-4 servings
Ingredients
  • Spanish Rice Ingredients:
  • 1 cup uncooked white long grain rice
  • ½ tbsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp canned diced green chiles
  • 1 and ¾ cup chicken broth or water
  • Chicken Ingredients:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • Shredded lettuce for garnish (optional)
  • Prepared pico de gallo for garnish (optional)
  • Sour cream for garnish and serving (optional)
  • Spicy Queso Cheese Dip Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup skim milk
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 3 cups shredded white American cheese
  • ½ tbsp to 2 tbsp finely diced jalapenos from a jar (we like ours pretty spicy, so we used closer to the 2 tbsp, if you don’t want your cheese very spicy use the ½ tbsp or even less)
Instructions
  1. Spanish Rice:
  2. Combine the rice, paprika, chili powder, and diced chiles in a saucepot and stir to combine.
  3. Pour chicken broth into the saucepot. Cover the saucepot with a lid and bring the rice mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 12-15 minutes (cooking time may vary).
  4. Remove the saucepot from heat and fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Makes about 3-4 cups of rice.
  5. Chicken:
  6. Combine the chicken, canola oil, and seasonings in a bowl and gently toss to combine.
  7. Pre-heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet. Using tongs turn the chicken as needed throughout the cooking process. Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Spicy Queso Cheese
  9. Whisk the milk and cornstarch together until the cornstarch dissolves. Stir in the jalapenos. Heat the mixture on low-medium heat until it just starts to thicken. Stir occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
  10. Stir the cheese in a little at a time until all is incorporated. Remove from heat immediately and serve. If you’re using as a dip for chips, you can transfer the cheese to a small slow-cooker and place on the warm
Recipe by Slyh in the Kitchen at https://www.slyhkitchen.com/2016/05/05/arroz-con-pollo/