Pesto Chicken with Rice Salad and Tuscan Relish

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 12 sun-dried tomatoes
* 2 cups hot water
* 3 cups cooked rice
* 2 x 6-ounce packages precooked, grilled chicken strips, cut into ½-inch pieces
* ½ cup basil pesto sauce
* 1 cup provolone cheese cubes, cut into ¼-inch pieces
* ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
* salt and ground black pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Place tomatoes in 2-quart saucepan. Pour 2 cups hot water over tomatoes; let stand 10 minutes or until soft.
# Drain tomatoes and coarsely chop. Set aside.
# In large bowl, combine rice, chicken strips and basil pesto.
# In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cheese and vinaigrette; add to rice mixture. Toss well.
# Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Category:Italian Salads
Category:Sun-dried tomato Recipes
Category:Provolone Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes