Creamy Rice With Peas and Mushrooms

Submitted by Courtly

"From a magazine. A rich-tasting, creamy side that can be served up in just 15 minutes!!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup zesty Italian dressing
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 cups quick-cooking rice, uncooked
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook and stir onion in dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until tender.
2. Add mushrooms; cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
3. Add broth and peas; stir.
4. Bring to boil.
5. Stir in rice and cream cheese; cover.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Let stand 8 minutes.
8. Stir in lemon peel and Parmesan cheese.
9. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh dill, if desired.

Reviews

[Mustang Sally 54269]

I don't usually make instant rice dishes but I needed something quick & easy. It worked well & was tasty but I agree that it was abit soupy for me also. I threw in more rice but I'll cut the broth next time. I whipped this up so quick that I forgot to add the lemon peel & parmesan, maybe next time. Nice twist with the italian dressing & cream cheese, thanks for sharing.

 

[Para_chan]

I changed some ingredients, namely, I omitted the mushrooms, lemon and the parm. cheese. I added cubed ham, as I made this for a main meal. It came out rather soupy-I may have used too much broth/water, since I added water to my 12 oz can of broth. It came out excellent! Very yummy. Definatly will make again!