CREAMY CHICKEN & CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE

Creamy Chicken & Cranberry-Pecan Wild Rice image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp. flour
1/2tsp. each: dried thyme leaves and black pepper
6small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.)
2Tbsp. oil
1/2cup dried cranberries
1/2cup PLANTERS Pecan Pieces, toasted
6 green onions, sliced, divided
1pkg. (6 oz.) long grain & wild rice side dish, prepared as directed on package
1cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
6oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

MIX flour, thyme and pepper; coat chicken with flour mixture. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken to skillet; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until cooked through (165ºF).
STIR cranberries, pecans and 1/3 cup of the onions into cooked rice; spoon onto serving platter. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Place chicken over rice mixture; cover to keep warm.
ADD broth to skillet; stir to break up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce starts to thicken, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Spoon some of sauce over chicken; sprinkle with remaining onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side.