Chipotle Chicken & Shrimp Recipe
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
Prepare Rice
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Stir in 2 cups of Mexican rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Cook Protein
- 2
Sauté Chicken and Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb of chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- 3
Add Shrimp
Add 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- 4
Make Chipotle Sauce
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 chopped medium onion to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Then add 2 tablespoons of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Prepare Cheese Sauce
- 5
Assemble and Serve
- 6
Plate the Dish
Serve the cooked rice on plates, top with the chipotle chicken and shrimp mixture, and drizzle the cheese sauce over the top. Enjoy!
