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Creamy Tomato-Chicken Risotto

Name: Creamy Tomato-Chicken Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) each.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup <i>Philadelphia</i> Light Cream Cheese Product; 1 can (796 mL/28 fl oz) diced tomatoes, drained, divided; 1/3 cup <i>Kraft Calorie-Wise</i> Zesty Italian Dressing, divided; 2 lb. (900 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked; 5-1/2 cups hot water

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Prep Time

10
min.

Total Time

43
min.

Servings

Makes 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) each.

The combination of cream cheese and tomatoes makes this risotto extra creamy and full of flavour!

What You Need

1/2 cup Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Product
1 can (796 mL/28 fl oz) diced tomatoes, drained, divided
1/3 cup Kraft Calorie-Wise Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
2 lb. (900 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
5-1/2 cups hot water

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Blend cream cheese product and half the tomatoes in blender until smooth. Heat 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Cook onions, carrots and rice in remaining dressing in same skillet 3 min. or until rice is opaque, stirring frequently. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups of the water; cook 5 min. or until water is completely absorbed, stirring occasionally. Repeat with the remaining water in batches, returning chicken to skillet with the last addition of water.
Stir in cream cheese mixture and remaining tomatoes; cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

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Top with ¼ cup each chopped fresh parsley, torn fresh basil and chopped fresh chives just before serving.

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Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese just before serving.

Substitute

Substitute chicken broth for the water.

How to Make Creamy Risotto

For creamy rice, be sure to start with hot liquid, adding it in small batches as directed in the recipe.

Special Extra

Cook 1 finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper with the onions and carrots, and stir in 1/3 cup chopped cilantro with the remaining tomatoes.

Servings

Makes 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) each.

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The carrots in this creamy risotto are an excellent source of vitamin A.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size Makes 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) each.
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	330

% Daily Value
Total fat	6g
Saturated fat	2g
Cholesterol	75mg
Sodium	340mg
Carbohydrate	35g
Dietary fibre	2g
Sugars	5g
Protein	31g

Vitamin A	35 %DV
Vitamin C	20 %DV
Calcium	6 %DV
Iron	10 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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