CHICKEN & SUMMER SQUASH SKILLET

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Sumptuous cream cheese sauce gives an elegant twist to this simple but spectacular Chicken and Summer Squash Skillet.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. butter
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
3 Tbsp. milk, divided
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 small each yellow squash and zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
3 cups cooked orzo pasta
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Mix cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. milk and dry seasonings until blended. Mix 1/4 cup with remaining milk in small microwaveable bowl; set aside. Add vegetables to same skillet; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 2 min. Add orzo; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
  • Spoon orzo mixture onto 4 plates; top with chicken. Microwave reserved cream cheese mixture on HIGH 15 to 20 sec. or until heated through; stir. Spoon over chicken; top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 34 g

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