Cheese Recipe 30: Southwestern Cheesy Chicken

This recipe will yield about 6 servings.


Ingredients:

1 pound chicken breast cut into small bites


½ cup Colby Jack Cheese


½ cup Muenster Cheese


2 large tomatoes


1 small onion finely minced


¼ cup fresh diced garlic


¼ cup minced cilantro


1 tablespoon lemon juice


1 cup sour cream


2 tablespoons Olive Oil


Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Place a large skillet over medium to high heat. Add 1 tablespoon Olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of the garlic. Toss till garlic becomes golden and flavors open up. Add the chicken and cook till no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. While this is cooking, mix tomato, the rest of garlic, onion, cilantro, lemon juice and olive oil for a fresh salsa. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the cheese to the chicken and cook for another minute or two, until the cheese is melted. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream.

Alternative Cheeses:

Jalapeno Cheddar, Extra Sharp Cheddar, and Muenster