Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican Cuisine with this delightful dish featuring tender chicken served over saffron rice and topped with creamy queso. This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, taking only 10 minutes to prepare and under an hour to cook. The combination of adobo-seasoned chicken and aromatic saffron rice creates a mouthwatering meal that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for any occasion, this versatile dish brings comfort and joy to the dining table while appealing to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 10 oz saffron yellow rice
- 3 oz white queso
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cube tomato bouillon
- 2½ cups water
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with adobo seasoning on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté chicken until browned (about 3 minutes per side).
- Add saffron yellow rice, water, and tomato bouillon to the skillet; stir well and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in white queso and milk, fluffing the mixture with a fork until combined.
- Serve warm, ensuring each portion includes chicken, saffron rice, and creamy queso.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg