Spike Chicken Filets and Cheesy Orzo

Yes, I do make dinner on occasion, something other than Monkey Bread, cupcakes and cookies. I do like to cook, and ever since I found this spice (thank you Mom), I have actually enjoyed cooking chicken again.  I was so bored for so long, same old marinade day in and day out.  But wow, Spike...if you've never heard of it before, it pretty much just has every spice known to man mixed together just perfectly.  It is an absolutely beautiful spice.  Chicken will never be the same again.  I can only find it at the specialty health stores, Good Earth, here in Utah, but I would imagine Whole Foods stores, or something similar would carry it as well.  But once you find it, my advice to you is- Stock up. I go through Spike like you wouldn't believe.  It's not only for chicken though, any meat really, salads, eggs, popcorn, potatoes, pizza.  It goes with everything and the flavor is unbelievable. Okay, if I haven't made you want to jump in your car and go buy a bottle, than I'm sorry, but I'm very passionate about Spike....enough said.  So, tonight I made of course, Spike Chicken and Cheesy Orzo.  I've never had orzo before, but have wanted to try it for sometime now.  I found a really easy recipe from none other than Rachael Ray.  It was actually very good! Very simple flavors, and very easy to cook.  Dinner was ready in a flash, which in my house is very important.  Here are the recipes...

Spike Chicken

Chicken cutlets

Spike seasoning

Olive oil

Very simple... place olive oil in hot pan, place chicken in pan, sprinkle with Spike, cook until center is cooked through.  It doesn't get any easier than that, does it?

Cheesy Orzo

2 tbl olive oil

1/2 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 (14 oz.) cans of chicken or vegetable broth

2 cups orzo pasta

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat 8 inch pot with a tight fitting lid to moderate heat.  Add oil, onion and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.  Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.  Stir in orzo and return to a boil.  Cover pot and reduce heat to a simmer.  Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed.  Remove lid and stir in cheese.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Your favorite herbs may be stirred in as well to strengthen the flavor to your liking.  I added fresh parsley.