Risotto Primavera

Add a little pizzazz to a package of Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pkg. (7.2 oz.) Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups chopped carrots
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper (optional)

Directions:

In medium saucepan, saute rice-vermicelli mix, mushrooms and garlic in oil over medium heat until vermicelli is golden brown. Stir in water, milk and contents of seasoning packet. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Cover; reduce heat to low, simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken, carrots, peas, bell pepper, cheese and cracked pepper, if desired.

Uncover; simmer 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender, stirring frequently.

Recipe compliments of Rice-A-Roni

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