Smothered Queso Chicken

Smothered Queso Chicken

4 servings, 8 FSP per serving
So yummy, filling and delicious and just has a wee bit of a kick.
***I do not count the marinade – so little of it is used that I don’t count it. ***

  • 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle Marinade
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 ounces orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Southwest seasoning or chili powder
  • 8 ounce jar queso cheese
  • 1 can Rotel
  1. Marinate chicken in Baja marinade 30 minutes or longer. Grill chicken until done.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.