Joy Bundles and Rice
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Joy Bundles and Rice

1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts -
2. 1 pinch salt -
3. 1 pinch Pepper -
4. 1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese -
5. 1/2 c. chopped spring onions -
6. 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon -
7. 8 strip turkey bacon -
8. 4 tbsp. butter -
9. 2 1/4 c. chicken broth -
10. 2 c. uncooked rice pilaf (10-minute variety) -
11. 3 clove garlic -
12. 4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -
13. 2 tsp. lemon zest -
14. 3 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill -
15. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Joy Bundles and Rice

1. Stage

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Stage

Season the 8 chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange in a row to add filling and have space to roll.

3. Stage

Cream together PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, spring onions, and tarragon. Spread equal amounts of cream cheese filling on the chicken breasts.

4. Stage

Starting at the smaller end, roll each chicken breast gently towards the wider end until closed. Wrap each with a slice of bacon.

5. Stage

Place in ungreased baking dish. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and brush onto chicken bundles. Cover with foil.

6. Stage

Bake 20 to 25 minutes on middle oven rack. After 20 to 25 minutes; uncover and brown under the broiler 5 to 7 minutes. It will get a light brown kiss from the additional heat.

7. Stage

While chicken is baking, prepare rice by bringing chicken broth, rice, and garlic to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

8. Stage

Remove rice from heat and add remaining butter, lemon juice, zest, and dill. Place rice on a serving platter. Place bundles on the rice. Generously ladle the pan juices down the center of the bundles. Sprinkle with parsley.