Chicken Carbonara

2 packages rice, Uncle Ben’s Flavorful Parmesan & Butter Rice
10 ounces bacon, cut in 1 inch slices
1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas, thawed, drained
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Cook rice according to pkg directions.
Cook bacon until crisp; drain off all but 2 tbs. of drippings. Season chicken with salt and pepper as desired. Add chicken, saute until seared on all sides.
Add garlic and cream; simmer until it begins to thicken. Add peas, continue to cook until peas are heated through. Stir in enough to thicken to sauce consistency.
Serve over rice; garnish with onion, top with cheese if desired.

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