Creamy Tomato-Chicken Risotto Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato-Chicken Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes, drained, divided; 1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided; 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked; 1 jalapeno pepper, cut lengthwise in half, seeded; 5-1/2 cups hot water; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes, drained, divided
1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 jalapeno pepper, cut lengthwise in half, seeded
5-1/2 cups hot water
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Blend cream cheese and half the tomatoes in blender until smooth; set aside.
2
Heat 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium heat.
3
Add chicken; cook 6 min.
4
or until done, stirring occasionally.
5
Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
6
Cook carrots, onions and rice in remaining dressing in same skillet 3 min.
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or until rice is opaque, stirring frequently.
8
Add peppers; stir.
9
Gradually add 1-1/2 cups hot water; cook 5 min.
10
or until water is completely absorbed, stirring occasionally.
11
Repeat with remaining water, adding in batches and returning chicken to skillet with the last batch of water.
12
Stir in cream cheese mixture and remaining tomatoes; cook 3 min.
13
or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
14
Remove and discard pepper halves.
15
Stir in cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes, drained, divided, 1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided, 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato-Chicken Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Tomato-Chicken Risotto

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