Ingredients

2

tablespoons butter or margarine

1/2

cup chopped onion

1

jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained

2

cups uncooked instant white rice

1

teaspoon garlic powder

1/4

teaspoon pepper

3 1/2

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/3

cup whipping cream or half-and-half

1/3

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1

tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Preparation

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add rice, garlic powder and pepper; cook 2 minutes.

Stir in 1 can of the broth; cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining can of broth; cook 7 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed, stirring frequently.

Stir in whipping cream. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese. Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.