Smothered Chicken with Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 4 slices oscar mayer bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb carrots thinly sliced
• 3 cups brown rice long-grain hot cooked
• 1 cup chicken broth fat-free divided reduced-sodium
• 2 oz philadelphia neufchatel cheese cubed ()
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Cook and stir bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings from skillet.
2. Add chicken to skillet; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides and done (165F).
3. Transfer chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
4. Add vegetables and 1/2 cup broth to skillet; cover and simmer 10 min. or until vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in remaining broth and Neufchatel; cook, uncovered, 2 min. or until Neufchatel is melted and sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. Return chicken to skillet; cook 2 min. or until heated through.
6. Spoon rice onto serving plate; top with chicken, sauce and bacon.