Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Creamy Rice, Chicken & Spinach Skillet



1/2 cup Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into wide strips
1-1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
8-oz. pkg.Neufchâtel cheese, cubed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 large tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

HEAT 1/4 cup of the dressing in a large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. Add broth; bring to boil. Stir in rice; return to boil. Cover. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 min.
ADD cream cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Add another 1/4 cup of the dressing and mix it in. Add spinach. (Pan will be full.) Cook, covered, 1 min. or until spinach is wilted. Stir gently to mix in spinach.
REMOVE pan from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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