Queso Smothered Chicken

Queso Smothered Chicken

This chicken was AMAZING!!! My husband is a huge fan of queso dip, and he was so pleased with this recipe. I have never used Lawry's 30 Minute Marinade before, and was pleasantly surprised with it's flavor! It made the chicken so moist and full of flavor.  I'm anxious to try out their other flavors.  So simple and easy! If you like spicy food, then I would suggest getting spicy Ro-tel, if not choose mild.  This will be one of your go-to recipes from now on! We LOVED it! 

Ingredients:

1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle 30 minute marinade (or Mesquite)

4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup orzo

2 cups chicken broth

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp  chili powder

8 oz Velveeta, diced

1 can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain) 

Instructions:

Pour Baja Chipotle Marinade over chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight. When ready, grill, bake or pan fry chicken until done.

While the chicken is cooking,  prepare the orzo.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add orzo. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Stir in 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.

Combine Ro-tel and Velveeta in a medium bowl. Heat on HIGH in the microwave in 30 second intervals (stirring)  until cheese is melted.

To assemble the Queso Smothered Chicken - place desired amount of orzo on a plate, top with grilled chicken. Pour desired amount of  cheese dip over chicken and orzo.