Philadelphia Savory Lemon & Herb Recipes – 5 on Friday

I love these Philadelphia Cooking Creams.  I find them often at my local Grocery Outlet for 2 for $1.  At this price I can afford to try some fun new recipes.

 

Creamy Chicken Piccata & Asparagus

Ingredients

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)

3/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme

1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 Tbsp. capers

1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

1 Tbsp. water

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. Mix cooking creme, broth and capers; pour over chicken. Cover; simmer on low heat 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
2. Meanwhile, place asparagus in shallow microwaveable dish. Add water; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
3. Serve chicken with asparagus and sauce.

Lemon Chicken with Snow Peas & Peppers

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 cup snow peas, trimmed

1 cup orange pepper strips

1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme

2 Tbsp. milk

2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Directions

1. Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min., stirring frequently.
2. Add vegetables; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add cooking creme and milk; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
3. Serve over rice.

Shrimp & Broccoli Fettuccine

What You Need

¼ lb. fettuccine, uncooked

1 cup broccoli florets

3/4 lb. frozen cooked cleaned medium shrimp, thawed

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme

¼ cup milk

¼ cup chopped tomatoes

Make It

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli for the last 3 min. Drain; keep warm.

COOK and stir shrimp and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp are heated through. Add cooking creme and milk; cook and stir 2 min.

ADD pasta to shrimp mixture; mix lightly. Top with tomatoes.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.

Variation

Prepare as directed, substituting 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, for the shrimp and increasing the cooking time to 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done. Add cooking creme and milk; continue as directed.

Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

3 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked

1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme

1/4 cup milk

1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves, chopped

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup chopped red onions

1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
2. Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cooking creme and milk; toss to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes and onions; mix lightly.
3. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Stir in feta before serving.

Kraft Kitchen Tips

• Substitute Prepare using ATHENOS Crumbled Reduced Fat Feta Cheese.
• Substitute Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Creamy Pesto Cooking Creme.

Tilapia Florentine

Ingredients

10 RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)

4 tilapia fillets (1 lb.)

1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme, divided

2 Tbsp. milk

1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Place fish in shallow foil-lined pan; top with 1/2 cup cooking creme and crumbs.
3. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Meanwhile, cook and stir remaining cooking creme and milk in large skillet on medium heat 2 min. Stir in spinach; cook 2 min. or just until wilted, stirring frequently.
4. Serve fish over spinach.

Kraft Kitchen Tips

• Special ExtraGarnish with fresh lemon wedges.
• Serving SuggestionServe with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.

5 on Friday

Enjoy~