Cheesy Chipotle Chicken and Rice

• 1/2 c. cream cheese
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1/2 c. water
• 1-2 T. chipotle-flavored hot sauce -- I like the variety offered by Tabasco
• 1 c. uncooked white rice
• 1 c. sliced mini sweet peppers
• 1 pound chicken tenderloins
• Paprika
• 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Stir the cream cheese, milk, water, hot sauce, and rice in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the sliced peppers and the chicken. Sprinkle with the paprika and shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.

Bake at 375° F for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm and with more hot sauce.

• Yields: 4 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour