Farmhouse Chicken Dinner


INGREDIENTS

1/4  cup flour
1/2  teaspoon pepper
4   small bone-in chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), skin removed
1/4  cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
2   cups baby carrots
1   onion, cut into wedges
1  14 1/2 ounce can fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2   cups instant brown rice, uncooked
4   ounces (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
2   tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. MIX flour and pepper in shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat both sides of each piece. Gently shake off excess flour. Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, meat-sides down; cook 5 to 6 min. or until golden brown. Turn chicken. Add carrots, onions and 1 cup broth; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until chicken is done (165 degrees F). Meanwhile, cook rice as directed on package.

2. SPOON rice onto platter. Use slotted spoon to remove chicken and vegetables from skillet; place over rice. Cover to keep warm.


3. ADD Neufchatel and remaining broth to liquid remaining in skillet; cook on medium-high heat 5 min. or until Neufchatel is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon over chicken and vegetables; top with parsley.

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