Rosita's Especial Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prepare the rice
Rinse 1 cup of white rice. In a pot, combine rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15-18 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and fluff.
- 2
Sauté aromatics
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Build the chipotle-tomato base
To the skillet with aromatics, add 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, and 2 minced chipotle peppers. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Simmer 6-8 minutes to blend flavors and reduce slightly.
- 4
Incorporate beans, corn, and chicken
Stir in 1 cup corn, 1 cup black beans, and 2 cups shredded cooked chicken. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through and flavors meld.
- 5
Prepare avocado crema
In a blender, combine 1 avocado, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- 6
Plate and garnish
To serve, spoon the chicken mixture over a bed of the cooked rice. Top with avocado crema, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and add lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
