Sun-Dried Tomato-Basil Chicken

Lemony Spinach Spaghetti
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1½ Tbsp butter, divided
  • ¼ cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • ¼ cup white wine (or use low-sodium chicken broth)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook 2 minutes per side or until browned and done. Remove from skillet.
  2. Add tomatoes and garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream and cheese; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir in basil and ½ Tbsp butter; cook until butter is melted.
  3. Serve sauce over chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 4 oz spaghetti (preferably whole wheat)
  • ½ (6-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Transfer cooked pasta to a bowl; toss with spinach and remaining ingredients.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
364
180
544
Fat (g) 19 6 25
Sat. Fat (g) 10 1 11
Protein (g) 38 6 44
Carb (g) 7 29 36
Fiber (g) 1 4 5
Sodium (mg) 406 121 527

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