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Cherry Pesto Chicken

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A package of brown and wild rice mix makes a simple supper when you add chicken, pesto, veggies and almonds.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 package brown and wild rice mix
  • 2 1/4 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup yellow and green onion, chopped
  • 1 large chicken breast, cut into small strips
  • 2 parsnips, cubed and parboiled
  • 1 container sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 3 large mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1 tsp five spice powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sliced almonds, optional

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Method

Cut parsnips into cubes and boil until soft. Prepare rice as directed but use chicken and turkey broth instead of water. Add onion to rice and broth mixture. In a saucepan, saute chicken with 1 clove garlic, mushrooms, and cherries. Add five spice powder, salt and pepper. Add 2 tbsp pesto and cream. Combine rice with chicken mixture and garnish with sliced almonds, optional.

 

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Number of Servings: 4-6

 

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