Parmesan-Crusted Chicken in Cream Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup instant white rice, uncooked
  • 1 can (10 fl oz/ 284 mL) 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 6 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed
  • 2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Light Parmesan Grated Cheese
  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb./450 g)
  • 2 tsp. oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Spread
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears(3/4 lb./340 g), trimmed, steamed

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice as directed on package, using 1 cup of the broth and 1/2 cup water.
Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan cheese on plate. Rinse chicken with cold water; gently shake off excess water. Dip chicken in crumb mixture, turning over to evenly coat both sides of each chicken breast with the crumb mixture.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (170ºF). Place on serving plate; cover to keep warm. Add remaining 1/4 cup broth, the water and cream cheese spread to same skillet. Cook on medium heat until mixture just comes to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer 3 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. Spoon over chicken. Serve with the rice and asparagus.