Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus spears fresh trimmed
• 0.3 tsp pepper black
• 1 Tbsp capers 
• 8 oz philadelphia cream cheese spread 
• 0.5 cup chicken broth fat-free reduced-sodium
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder 
• 1 tsp lemon zest 
• 2 Tbsp milk 
• 1 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless
• 1 Tbsp water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• microwave

Directions

1. Cook chicken in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, milk, lemon zest, juice, garlic powder and pepper until blended.
2. Mix 3/4 cup cream cheese mixture, broth and capers; pour over chicken. Cover; simmer on low heat 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done (165F).
3. Meanwhile, place asparagus in shallow microwaveable dish.
4. Add water; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
5. Serve chicken with asparagus and sauce.