ollo Loco – Mexican Chicken and Rice with Queso Recipe
Ollo Loco is a delicious and comforting Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful saffron rice, and creamy white queso. This easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- Cooking spray
For the Rice:
- 10 oz saffron yellow rice
- 2½ cups water
- 1 cube tomato bouillon
For the Queso:
- 3 oz white queso
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with adobo seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, sauté the chicken in olive oil until browned on both sides.
- Prepare the Rice: Add saffron rice, water, and tomato bouillon to the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Finish the Dish: Once the rice is cooked, stir in white queso and milk. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice.
- This dish pairs well with black beans or a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Mexican, Chicken and Rice, Queso, Easy Dinner
