If you were to ask me to name my favorite savory foods off the top of my head right now, I can guarantee that almost all of them would include cheese in some way or another. I love cheese so much and there are very few cheeses that I absolutely will not eat.
Recently Cupcake’s pediatrician brought up the prospect that she could have a milk protein allergy, which to resolve means the breastfeeding mom cuts out all forms of milk protein from her diet. As in cheese. When so many of my favorite foods and trusty recipes contain cheese, the thought of how dinner is going to look is a little scary.
Unfortunately this game changer is coming just as I’ve made a genius discovery to aid in my post pregnancy weight loss journey. I’ve been hearing good things about Sargento’s new Ultra Thin Sliced Cheese and have been on a quest to track them down. The first two stores I went to didn’t even carry them so if you’re a reader in the Austin area, head to your nearest Randall’s to find them. At 45 calories or fewer per slice, this is the perfect way to enjoy cheese while trying to drop a few pounds.
My go to cuisine is Tex Mex or Mexican inspired dishes so I purchased the Sargento Colby-Jack Ultra Thin Sliced Cheese variety knowing it would complement any recipes that were Tex Mex or Mexican inspired. My husband and I love spicy foods but finding a dish that Cakes will also enjoy is sometimes a bit trickier. Knowing she’s a fan of tacos and really anything covered in salsa and cheese I decided to try out a recipe inspired by Sargento’s Grilled Southwestern Chicken Sandwiches. As you can see from the picture, we didn’t end up having the dish in sandwich form but instead had a somewhat deconstructed version (my way of saying no bun) along with some Texas Caviar as a side dish. The dish turned out was very filling and had all of the flavors of a Mexican dish without all of the calories.
Visit Sargento.com for recipe inspiration including the Grilled Southwestern Chicken Sandwiches or you can find my super easy modified version below:
Southwestern Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. chunky-style salsa
- 1 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 4 (4 oz. each) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 slices Sargento Colby-Jack Ultra Thin Sliced Cheese
Directions
- Combine salsa, oil, and garlic; brush over both sides of chicken.
- Cook chicken on preheated medium-hot grill 5 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Lay cheese slices over chicken and continue to grill until browned and bubbly.
Southwestern Chicken with Texas Caviar is easy to make and a family favorite of ours – even my daughter loves the cheesiness and fresh flavor combination.
Disclosure: I received products and compensation from Sargento Foods Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participating in this campaign. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.
I like colby and pepperjack
Pepperjack-my favorite cheese for sandwiches
That looks incredible! Tasty and healthy, love it! I’m definitely going to try it
Yum! It looks mighty diet friendly too. I love cheese, but often go with a reduced portion, so not to blow my calories out of the water.
Oh, and I would try the Swiss…lol
swiss… yum!
The swiss. Swiss is my favorite type of cheese!
colby jack is my favorite
the provolone!
Ultra thin mild cheddar is my favorite.
Provlone for sure!
I would like to try the provolone.
Ultra Thin Swiss
My family would try the provolone.
swiss! I love swiss.
pridelandmama@hotmail.com
the Swiss
All of them! BUT if I have to choose, I’d choose provolone.
Ultra thin swiss
I love provolone!
I want to try the provolone.
I am prone to the Ultra thin colby jack
I’d love to try the colby.
I would love to try the colby jack and the swiss.
I love all the cheese’s, especially swiss
provolone…but I love all chese!
I want to try the provolone.
Definitely the Ultra Thin Swiss, since Swiss is my favorite kind of cheese!
I most look forward to trying the Ultra-Thin Colby Jack!
I love Provolone cheese!
Swiss!
I’d like to try the provolone and the swiss
The Provolone and Colby Jack both look good. But then again, I never met a cheese I didn’t like!
I’d love to try provolone… or wait, no colby-jack! errrr Both!
provolone and mild cheddar are my faves!!!
I’d love the Swiss for sandwiches
Provolone & sharp cheddar.
lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
colby and pepperjack this is great in twice baked potatoes!
Sargento® Ultra Thin Sliced Provolone Cheese
I’m a fan of Provolone.
provolone
I’ve love to try the Mild Cheddar.
swiss with turkey is my favorite!!
Swiss Cheese!
I want to try the swiss cheese.
Colby
pepperjack is my fave for melting over grilled chicken djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
Definitely the provolone!
I am looking forward to trying the Ultra Thin Mild Cheddar and the Provolone.
JustCoupons(at)Triad.rr.com
twitted this, ultra thin mild cheddar
I’m looking forward to trying the Swiss!
AndreaH
davandihamilton (at) gmail (dot) com
I would have to go with the swiss. I can eat it at church because it is holy.
I entered the thin to win challenge
I love Colby jack cheese
Littlemamameow at gmail dot com
pepperjack
I would most like to try the Swiss. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
I love colby jack cheese, so I’d probably choose that one.
I’d try the swiss!
twocuff(at)precisionvarminting(dot)com
Sargento® Ultra Thin Sliced Provolone Cheese
love me some colby jack!
I’d like to try the Colby Jack. Thanks
I would like to try Sargento® Ultra Thin Sliced Mild Cheddar Cheese.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I love swiss cheese. It is the best.
I love Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheese….couldn’t live with out either one!
Id like to try the provolon. if they came out with a muenster version, that would be cool too!
Yay For Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Provolone- makes me think of the good old Mom and Pop sandwich shops up North…I miss those!
Yum – colby jack would be awesome!
colby jack
I’m looking forward to trying the mild cheddar! Thank you for the giveaway!
cheddar
The Colby Jack!
mild cheddar
I like swiss and colby.
oh looks delish