creamy pesto chicken and rice
Found this recipe on the back of a box of Success Rice and thought it sounded wonderful!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 package (single bag) success boil-in-bag white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto, prepared
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- - fresh ground black pepper, to taste
How To Make creamy pesto chicken and rice
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Step 1Prepare the rice according to package directions.
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Step 2In a large, non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic until tender. Stir in peas and chicken. Add cream cheese; stir until melted.
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Step 3Stir in the broth, cream, and pesto. Add parsley and Parmesan cheese. Mix well, stirring until heated through. Remove from heat and fold in the hot rice. Garnish with pepper to taste.
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