Smothered Chicken & Rice

YUM!! This was the perfect meal and one of my top favorites so far. Our friends loved it too..especially the rice! It can be done in 30 minutes or less if you decide not to marinade the chicken for 30 minutes to overnight.

Yes...I like a lot of Queso

Ingredients:

4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 Bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle 30 minute marinade

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 cup Orzo

2 cups Chicken Broth

2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste

2 tsp. Chili Powder

8 oz. Velveeta; diced

1 can Rotel w/ the Green Chilies

**MY CHANGES**

1-1/2 cups White Rice (couldn't find Orzo)

1/2 cup Water along with the 2 cups Chicken Broth

3 tsp. Chili Powder

2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

What To Do:

• Pour Baja Chipotle marinade over chicken and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to overnight. If you don't want to wait 30 minutes, you can coat the chicken in the marinade and then continue to brush over the chicken while it grills
• Grill Chicken

• While the chicken is grilling prepare the Orzo or Rice
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add Orzo/Rice
• Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned
• Stir in Chili Powder, Tomato Paste, Chicken Broth & Cayenne Pepper (If you choose to)
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes
• Fluff with a fork

• Combine Rotel and Velveeta in a bowl
• Cook in microwave until cheese is melted

• Place rice on a plate, top with grilled chicken, and spoon queso over the chicken and orzo/rice!