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Chicken Smothered in Queso

Are you looking for a delicious chicken recipe to add flavor to your plate? The chicken smothered in queso is a delicious recipe to add to your cooking routine. It is perfect when you want to change the regular chicken recipe you prepare for dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

    •  Olive Oil

    •  Chicken breasts, boneless, pounded to be even

    •  Orzo

    •  Chicken broth

    •  Tomato paste

    •  Chili powder OR Southwest Seasoning

    •  Baja Marinade

    • Velveeta Cheese loaf, diced

    • Rotel, diced tomatoes and green chiles

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken together with the marinade into a Ziploc bag. Seal it and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. You can also prepare this the evening before so it can marinate overnight.
  2. Remove the chicken and cook it on the grill until it is no longer pink. Heat olive oil and cook the orzo until brown.
  3. Add chicken broth, tomato paste, and southwest seasoning. Mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook covered for 15-20 minutes.
  4. When done, don’t forget to mix it with a fork to fluff it. Add green chiles, Velveeta cubes, and diced tomatoes into a bowl.
  5. Microwave the mixture in 30-minute intervals, stirring between each until the cheese melts.
  6. Serve the grilled chicken over orzo and pour some of the queso.
  • Author: Marie
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main