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Chicken and Rice with Mint Pesto
Peas, scallions, and a lemony mint pesto give basic white rice and shredded chicken an infusion of fresh flavor.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Mindy Fox📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- baking sheet
- food processor
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil; add rice. Return to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer rice until water is absorbed, about ⏱️ 15 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork; let stand, covered, for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet and let cool.
2
For mint pesto: In a food processor, puree 1/2 cup peas, mint, basil, cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
garlic1 clove
3
In a bowl, toss together rice, remaining 1 cup peas, pesto, chicken, cucumber, and about two-thirds scallions. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining scallions and mint.
Nutrition Facts
calories
570 calories
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