Parmesan-Crusted Chicken in Cream Sauce

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken in Cream Sauce recipe

photo by:kraft

Can you imagine if the crusty-crunchy chicken Parm with silky, creamy sauce you order whenever you see it on a menu were made to fit your healthy eating plan? You're welcome.

time

prep:

40 min

total:

40 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

cups instant brown rice, uncooked

can (14 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

1/2

cup water

RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1/4 cup)

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)

tsp. oil

1/3

cup PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese

3/4

lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, steamed

Make It

COOK rice in 1-1/4 cups broth and 1/2 cup water as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan on plate. Rinse chicken with water; gently shake off excess water. Dip chicken in crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Discard any remaining crumb mixture.

HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm. Add remaining broth and reduced-fat cream cheese to skillet; bring just to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 3 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently; spoon over chicken. Serve with rice and asparagus.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation

Prepare using plain PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese and adding 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives to skillet along with the remaining broth and reduced-fat cream cheese.

Substitute

Substitute 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green beans, cooked and drained, for the asparagus.

Storing Asparagus

To store asparagus, stand fresh spears upright in a container filled with about 1 inch of water. Cover loosely with a plastic bag and refrigerate. Or, store in refrigerator with a damp paper towel wrapped around base of stalks and cover loosely with a plastic bag. Asparagus is best when cooked the day it is purchased, but will keep up to 3 or 4 days. Wash just before using.

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corismith

posted:3/28/2006

This was excellent! Although I made broccoli instead of asparagus. My husband loved it and said I could make this one once a week! The sauce is very good.

a cook

posted:3/28/2006

This was the best chicken recipe we've ever tried. It was not only delicious but very easy to make! The cream sauce was also excellent!

cassiakorn

posted:3/28/2006

My husband LOVED this meal & it was so easy to prepare!

WESTPALMOM

posted:3/28/2006

My family and I loved it. Not only was it quick & easy, but very delicious. I have already made it twice and given the recipe to two friends.

fergie169

posted:3/27/2006

enjoyed the flavor and the sauce, a simple meal to make even after working all day

a cook

posted:3/26/2006

This was such a tasty chicken dish. I made it for dinner tonight and my boyfriend and I loved it. The sauce was fantasic! This is definetly a keeper and a recipe that I will make often. It was so very easy as well. Try this!

a cook

posted:3/26/2006

Very good

KPEngle