LEMON CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI AND RICE

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Liven up life at the dinner table with the citrusy-and-creamy combo behind our delicious Lemon Chicken with Zucchini and Rice recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, milk, lemon zest, juice, garlic powder and pepper until blended.
  • Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add zucchini to skillet; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add rice and half the cream cheese mixture; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Spoon onto platter; top with chicken.
  • Add remaining cream cheese mixture to skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through. Drizzle over chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 31 g

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