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creamy pesto chicken and rice

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

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

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy pesto chicken and rice

  • 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

How To Make creamy pesto chicken and rice

  • 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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