CREAMY CHICKEN PARMESAN FOR TWO

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Why limit yourself to soups and salads when you're cooking for two? This chicken Parmesan dish proves you can have an elegant meal with a little planning.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield Makes 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 reduced-fat round buttery crackers, finely crushed (about 2 Tbsp.)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1/2 lb.)
1 can (14 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 tsp. oil
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas and green beans), thawed

Steps:

Mix cracker crumbs and 1 Tbsp. Parmesan on small plate. Rinse chicken with cold water; dip in crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Press crumbs gently into chicken to secure.
Bring 1 cup broth and water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add orzo; simmer on medium-low heat 9 min. or until most of liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet; cover chicken to keep warm.
Add Neufchatel and remaining broth to drippings in skillet. Bring just to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer 3 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, add vegetables to orzo mixture; simmer 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
Spoon orzo mixture onto 2 serving plates; top with chicken. Stir remaining Parmesan into Neufchatel sauce; spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 42 g