Chicken Breasts With Roasted Tomato Queso Sauce Recipes

EASY CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat large skillet on medium high heat.
• While skillet heats, rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Place prepared chicken into skillet and do not touch for 3-4 minutes or until chicken releases easily from the pan and forms a nice crust.
• Remove seared to chicken and set aside. (the chicken will not be fully cooked but will continue to cook in the tomato sauce later).
• Reduce heat of skillet to medium. Add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion and saute until translucence. 3-4 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook an additional minutes.
• Add crushed tomatoes, drained diced roasted tomatoes, heavy cream and italian seasoning to skillet. Bring to a simmer. Add chicken back to pan and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.
• Prepare pasta or rice according to package directions and serve with sauce and chicken. Sprinkle with grated parmesan if desired.

QUESO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in ziplock bag with buttermilk and let sit overnight or at least for 30 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• Preheat oven to 375º.
• Sprinkle chicken with taco season and salt and pepper. Place in a glass baking dish.
• Drain tomatoes and chilies and place half on chicken, cover with queso and place the rest of the tomatoes on top. Cover with grated cheese mixture.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until instant thermometer reads 155º. They will continue to cook once removed from the oven.