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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Queso Smothered Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle (or Mesquite) 30 minute marinade
  • 4 boneless chicken breast (8 thin-sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp southwest seasoning or chili powder
  • 8 oz velveeta (diced) or jarred queso
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes & green chilies (or homemade pico style salsa)

Directions
  1. Pour Baja Chipotle Marinade over chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight. When ready, grill chicken until done (165 degrees).
  2. While the chicken is grilling prepare the orzo.
  3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add orzo. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.  Stir in Southwestern Seasoning or chili powder, tomato paste and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. Combine diced tomatoes & green chiles (undrained) and Velveeta in a medium bowl.  Heat on HIGH in the microwave in 30 second intervals until cheese is melted.
  5. To assemble the Queso Smothered Chicken - place 1/4 of the orzo on a plate, top with grilled chicken. Pour 3-4 Tbsp cheese dip over chicken and orzo.
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Original recipe: The Plain Chicken
Posted by Emilee
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