Description
A delicious and satisfying meal combining tender chicken, creamy corn, and fluffy rice, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound of cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crumbled cotija cheese (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the corn to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pan, stirring until everything is well combined and heated.
- Place cooked rice in a bowl as the base.
- Top the rice with the chicken and corn mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra creaminess, mix in some mayo or sour cream with the corn. Use leftover chicken for a quicker meal.