Arroz con Pollo – 50-Minute Recipe
A hearty Mexican-inspired chicken and rice dish featuring fajita‑spiced chicken, fluffy Mexican rice, and a rich, melty queso sauce. The combination of tender chicken, aromatic seasoning, and creamy cheese makes it a comforting crowd‑pleaser for family meals.
Recipe by Gordon Ramsay· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 Mexican rice
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp water
Fajita seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Queso sauce
- 1 1/2 lb white American cheese
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- 1Prepare the Mexican rice according to your favorite recipe.
- 2Mix the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper together to create the homemade fajita seasoning.
- 3Toss the thinly sliced chicken thighs with oil, water, and the homemade fajita seasoning, ensuring the pieces are evenly coated.
- 4Heat a large skillet over high heat and cook the chicken in batches, avoiding overcrowding, until the pieces are cooked through and have browned, slightly crispy edges.
- 5For the queso sauce, combine the white American cheese, pepper jack cheese, and milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- 6To serve, place a generous bed of Mexican rice on a platter, pile the seasoned chicken on top, and smother everything with the creamy queso sauce.
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Season before cooking
Toss the sliced chicken thighs with oil, water, and all spices before cooking.
Cook chicken in batches
Cook the chicken in batches over high heat.
Stir queso continuously
Stir the cheese sauce frequently over low heat until it becomes completely smooth and creamy.
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50 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)?
- About 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) recipe come from?
- It was shared by Gordon Ramsay on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.