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
Garnish
Method
Cook the Rice
Prepare the Rice
In a pot, combine 1 cup of Mexican rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Simmer the Rice
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Cook the Chicken and Shrimp
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Cook the Chicken
Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Add Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.
Add Sauce
Stir in the minced garlic, chipotle sauce, and lime juice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
Make the Cheese Sauce
Prepare the Roux
In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add Milk
Gradually pour in 100 ml of milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens.
Add Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in 150 grams of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Assemble the Dish
Plate the Rice
On a serving plate, place a generous portion of the cooked Mexican rice as the base.
Top with Chicken and Shrimp
Spoon the chipotle chicken and shrimp mixture over the rice.
Drizzle Cheese Sauce
Drizzle the prepared cheese sauce over the top of the chicken and shrimp.
Garnish
Finish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.