farmhouse chicken dinner

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 small bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
• 1/4 cup kraft light zesty italian dressing
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 1 onion, cut into wedges
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
• 1/2 (8 ounce) container philadelphia neufchatel cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• mix flour and pepper in shallow dish. add chicken; turn to coat both sides of each piece. gently shake off excess flour. heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. add chicken, meat-sides down; cook 5 to 6 min. or until golden brown. turn chicken. add carrots, onions and 1 cup broth; cover. simmer on medium-low 20 min. or until chicken is done (165 degrees f).
• meanwhile, cook rice as directed on package; spoon serving platter. use slotted spoon to remove chicken and vegetables from skillet; place over rice. cover to keep warm.
• add neufchatel and remaining broth to skillet; cook on high heat until neufchatel is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. simmer on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. spoon over chicken and vegetables; top with parsley.