Jul 14 2026
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Chipotle Chicken & Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by La Huerta - Mexican Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Shrimp and chicken cooked with chipotle sauce, served on a bed of Mexican rice and topped with cheese sauce.

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Ingredients

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Protein

Sauce

Rice

Cheese Sauce

Method

Preparation of Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the long-grain white rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

  2. 2

    Fluff and Flavor the Rice

    After the rice is cooked, remove it from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in chopped cilantro and lime zest. Set aside.

Cooking the Chicken and Shrimp

  1. 3

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 5

    Cook the Shrimp

    In the same skillet, add the shrimp and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.

  4. 6

    Add Chipotle Sauce

    Pour the chipotle sauce and lime juice over the chicken and shrimp mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Making the Cheese Sauce

  1. 7

    Prepare the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

  2. 8

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Serve the Dish

    In serving bowls, place a generous scoop of cilantro lime rice at the bottom. Top with the chipotle chicken and shrimp mixture, then drizzle with the cheese sauce. Serve hot.

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