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Queso Smothered Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle Marinade
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
1 tbsp. canola oil
8 ounces orzo
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp taco seasoning
4 tbsp. queso cheese dip
Directions:
Directions:
Marinate chicken in marinade for 30 minutes or overnight.
When ready, grill chicken until done.
While the chicken is grilling, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add orzo. Cook, stirring constantly until lightly browned. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with fork.
To assemble the dish, place 1/4 of the orzo on a plate and top with a piece of chicken. Top each serving with 1 tbsp. queso dip.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutritional info: 264 calories, 10g fat, 5g saturated fat, 20g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 15g protein
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Nutritional info: 264 calories, 10g fat, 20g carbs, 2g fiber, 15g protein

 

 

 

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