Farmhouse Chicken Dinner

Prep time : ---15 minutes ---Total time : ---45 minutes ---Makes 4 servings

1/4 -------------------------cup flour

1/2 -------------------------teaspoon pepper

4 ---------------------------bone-in chicken breasts halves (1 - 1/2 lb) skin removed

1/4 ------------------------cup Kraft Light Done Right ! Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing

2 ---------------------------cups baby carrots

1 ---------------------------medium onion , cut in wedges

1 ---------------------------can (14 -1/2 0z) fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth , divided

2 ---------------------------cups Minute Brown Rice , uncooked

4 ---------------------------0z (1/2 of 8-oz package) Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese , 1/3 less fat than cream cheese

2 ---------------------------tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1) Mix flour and pepper in shallow dish . Add chicken ; turn to evenly coat coth sides with floue mixture . Shake off excess flour mixture . Heat dressing in large non-stick skillet on mediun heat . Add chicken , meat side down ; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown . Turn chicken over ; add carrots , onions and 1 cup of the broth . Cover . Reduce heat to medium-low simmer 20 mintues or until carrots are tender and chicken is cooked through (180*F) .

2) Meanwhile , prepare rice as directed on package . Spoon into serving platter . Use slotted spoon to remove chicken and vegetables from stew ; place over rice . Cover to keep warm .

3) Add Neufchatel cheese and remaing broth to skillet ; increase heat to high . Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is well blended , stirring constantly . Reduce heat to medium-low , simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened , stirring occasionally . Spoon over chicken and vegetables ; sprinkle with parsley .

Tip : Creamy and comforting , this chicken is the teaste of home .