Smothered Queso Chicken

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Smothered Queso Chicken

Joan
4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chicken
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle Marinade
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 ounces orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Southwest seasoning or chili powder (less if you want it less spicy)
  • 8 ounce jar queso cheese
  • 1 can Rotel (I use MILD Rotel so it's not so spicy)

Instructions
 

  • Marinate chicken in Baja marinade 30 minutes or longer. Grill chicken until done.
  • While the chicken is grilling prepare the orzo. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add orzo Cook, stirring constantly until lightly browned. Stir in Southwest seasoning or chili powder, tomato paste, 3/4 can of Rotel and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 mintues. Fluff with fork.
  • Heat queso for 30 seconds in microwave. Heat remaining Rotel. Weigh orzo on food scale and divide into 4 portions. Plate orzo, place a piece of chicken on top, top with 31 gm (about 2 Tbsp) of queso and garnish with Rotel.
Keyword queso