CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND RICE

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Found this recipe on the back of a box of Success Rice and thought it sounded wonderful!

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg (single bag) success boil-in-bag white rice
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c onion, chopped
5 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c frozen peas
2 c cooked chicken, cubed
1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/2 c chicken broth
1/4 c heavy cream
1/2 c pesto, prepared
1/4 c minced parsley
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the rice according to package directions.
  • 2. In 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.
  • 3. Stir 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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