Green Rice with Creamy Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Green Rice with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth, divided; 2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and deveined; 1/2 small onion; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup epazote leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked; 1 cup frozen corn; 3 oz. (1/3 of 9-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Honey Ham, chopped (about 10 slices); 2/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken broth, divided
2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and deveined
1/2 small onion
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1/3 cup epazote leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. oil
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 cup frozen corn
3 oz. (1/3 of 9-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Honey Ham, chopped (about 10 slices)
2/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided

1
Blend 1 cup broth and next 5 ingredients in blender until smooth.
2
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat.
3
Add rice; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally.
4
Add broth mixture, remaining broth and corn; stir.
5
Bring to boil; cover.
6
Cook 3 min., then simmer on low heat 20 min.
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or until liquid is absorbed.
8
Fluff with fork; stir in ham.
9
Spoon into serving dish; cover to keep warm.
10
Cook and stir cooking creme and milk in saucepan on low heat 3 to 5 min.
11
or until heated through.
12
Stir in 1/4 cup mozzarella; cook 1 min.
13
or until completely melted.
14
Spoon over rice mixture; top with remaining mozzarella.

595

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken broth, divided, 2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and deveined, 1/2 small onion, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Green Rice with Creamy Cheese Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Green Rice with Creamy Cheese Sauce

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