PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE W/ RICE

Parmesan Crusted Chicken In Cream Sauce W/ Rice image

Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories) @KimmiK

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

RICE:
2 cup(s) brown rice, raw
1 can(s) chicken broth, low salt
1/2 cup(s) water
CHICKEN:
1 sleve - ritz crackers, finely crushed
1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese
4 - chicken breast halves, skinless & boneless
2 teaspoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
CREAM SAUCE:
1 can(s) chicken broth, low salt
1 tub - cream cheese spread, chive & onion
1 tablespoon(s) chives, dried
- the rest of left over cracker/parmesan mixture

Steps:

Cook rice according to directions on package using the broth & water.
Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs & 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 non stick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 - 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides & cooked through. Place chicken on serving plate; cover to keep warm.
Add broth, cream cheese spread & chives to same skillet. Cook on medium heat until mixture just comes to a boil, stirring frequently. Serve over rice. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve with green beans or asparagus.