QUESO SMOTHERED CHICKEN SKILLET

Queso Smothered Chicken Skillet is a cheese lovers dream come true.  Dinner never got so deliciously creamy and cheesy until now.  Cheese is the way to our hearts, and this is where it starts.

Heading into a long week or crazy weekend you will need a quick and sensational meal to make the hearts of your family smile.  That is why this Queso Smothered Chicken Skillet is going to be the recipe for you.  What is better than warm bubbling cheese smothering tender, juicy chicken topped with avocado?

If you are looking for a super delicious and versatile dinner idea, this Queso Smothered Chicken is going to hit the spot.  You can slice the chicken up and put it into a tortilla, serve it over tortilla chips or rice, even shred the chicken and mix it in with pasta.  So many options and so much flavor.

Queso Smothered Chicken Skillet is a cheese lovers dream come true.  Dinner never got so deliciously creamy and cheesy until now.  Cheese is the way to our hearts, and this is where it starts.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 3 Tablespoons safflower or olive oil
• 1 cup diced white onions
• 10 oz jar cheddar cheese sauce, I used Ragu cheese creations double cheddar
• 2 Tablespoons 2% milk
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
• 1/2 cup avocados, diced
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• green onion and cilantro to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large skillet heat oil on medium high heat.  Add chicken breast and season with chipotle pepper and garlic salt.  Cook for 5 minutes a side until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear.
2. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.  Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook 1 minute.
3. Mix cheese sauce with 2 Tablespoons of milk and pour into skillet.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.  Add chicken back to skillet and top with tomatoes, avocados, green onion, and cilantro.  Serve warm over rice, pasta, or tortilla chips.

Recipe Source:thefoodcafe.com