CHEESY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN & RICE

Cheesy Chipotle Chicken & Rice image

Pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and VELVEETA add a spicy-cheesy deliciousness to a chicken and rice skillet.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 55m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. oil
1 whole chicken (3 lb.), cut up
3-1/2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 Tbsp. pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 oz. VELVEETA, cut up

Steps:

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Drain fat from skillet.
Bring water and bouillon to boil in same skillet on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice and peppers. Top with the chicken; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through (180°F).
Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add VELVEETA to skillet; cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to skillet; cover. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g