SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH BROWN RICE
Chicken breasts are skillet-simmered with a blend of Neufchatel cheese and chicken broth in this deliciously bacony dish served over brown rice.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings from skillet. Add chicken, cook 1 to 2 min. on each side or until browned; cover. Cook 8 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Transfer chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
- Add onions to skillet; cook 5 min. or until tender. Stir in carrots and 3/4 cup broth; cover. Simmer 10 min. or until vegetables are tender. Reserve 1/3 cup vegetables.
- Place remaining broth, reserved 1/3 cup vegetables and Neufchatel in blender; blend until smooth. Add sauce and reserved chicken to vegetables in skillet; cover. Cook 2 min. or until heated through. Spoon rice onto serving plate; top with chicken mixture, sauce and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 34 g
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