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Pollo Loco Casserole

Savor the Best Pollo Loco Casserole Your Family Will Love

Enjoy a crowd-pleasing Pollo Loco Casserole filled with marinated chicken, spicy tomato rice, and creamy cheese dip.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts primary protein source
  • 1/2 cup Lawry's Baja Chipotle Marinade infuses smoky zest
For the Rice Base
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles provides moisture and flavor
  • 1 tsp Cumin spice for warmth
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Instant Brown Rice absorbs flavors
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
For Cooking and Topping
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil for searing chicken
  • 2 cups Mexican White Cheese Dip adds creamy richness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • ziplock bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a ziplock bag, combine the chicken breasts with Lawry's Baja Chipotle Marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with green chiles, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken broth, and instant brown rice. Stir well and pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated chicken breasts for about 2 minutes on each side.
  5. Place the seared chicken on top of the rice mixture in the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
  6. While the chicken is baking, heat the Mexican white cheese dip until warm and pourable.
  7. Once the casserole is done baking, pour the cheese dip generously over the top and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable for dietary preferences. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen before baking for up to 3 months.

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