Creamy Pesto Chicken and Rice
This award-winning recipe is a quick take on an Italian classic made to perfection with pesto, chicken and Success® White Rice in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® White Rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 1/2 pkg (4 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
This dish has all the flavors of an Italian classic in one. Made with Success® White Rice, this contest-winning recipe from the 2009 Restaurant Recipe Challenge is a definite crowd-pleaser.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, or until tender.
Step 3
Stir in chicken, cream cheese, peas and black pepper and cook until thoroughly combined and cream cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in broth, Parmesan, pesto and cream. Cook and stir for 2 minutes to heat through.
Step 5
Remove from heat and stir in rice. Garnish with parsley.
