Chicken Shrimp Rice Dish (Printable Version)
Tender chicken, shrimp, and savory rice topped with creamy cheese sauce make a hearty, shareable dish.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Rice
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2 cups long grain white rice (e.g., Jasmine)
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
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1 packet Sazon seasoning
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19 oz can red enchilada sauce
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4 cups water
→ Chicken and Shrimp
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
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1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 packet Sazon seasoning
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese Sauce
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16 oz Queso Blanco Velveeta or white American cheese
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12 oz can evaporated milk
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7 oz can diced chilies
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8 oz grated pepper jack cheese
# Steps to Cook:
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Toast the rice, onion, and garlic in avocado oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Add Sazon seasoning, chicken bouillon, enchilada sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest, covered, for 15 minutes without stirring. Gently fluff before serving.
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Combine Queso Blanco Velveeta, evaporated milk, diced chilies, and grated pepper jack cheese in a saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat, stirring constantly until cheese is fully melted and sauce thickens.
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Heat avocado oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, Sazon, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
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Plate the cooked rice, then arrange the chicken strips and shrimp on top. Drizzle generously with cheese sauce. Optionally, serve with warm tortillas.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Toast the rice thoroughly to enhance its nutty flavor and improve texture.