Creamy Chicken Parmesan

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prep time

10 min

total time

45 min

makes

2 servings, 1/2 recipe (422 g) each

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kraft

recipe by: kraft

What You Need

3 Ritz 30% Less Fat Crackers, finely crushed (about 2 Tbsp.)

2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated Cheese, divided

2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1/2 lb./225 g)

1-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, divided

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked

1 tsp. oil

1/4 cup Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, green beans), thawed

Make It

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; set aside.

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 (170ºF). Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet; cover chicken to keep warm.

ADD cream cheese spread 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 cream cheese sauce; spoon over chicken.