CHICKEN & RICE WITH CREAMY HERB
SAUCE
 
3/4 c. hot water
1/4 c. white wine
1 tsp. chicken flavored bouillon granules
4 (4 oz.) chicken breast halves, skinned & boned
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. water
1 pkg. Neufchatel-style cheese with herbs & spices (or 8 oz. Healthy Choice Fat free cream cheese with herbs & spices)
2 c. hot cooked long grain rice (no salt or fat)

Bring hot water, wine and bouillon granules to a boil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and add chicken, simmer 15 minutes; turning after 8 minutes. Remove chicken when done, keep warm. Bring cooking liquid to boil, reduce to 2/3 cup. Combine cornstarch and water and add to liquid. Bring to boil and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese and cook until well blended, stirring constantly with wire whisk.

To serve: Top rice with chicken, spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.

 

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