Chicken with Spicy Blackberry Salsa
Penne with Arugula and Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- ¾ tsp pepper, divided
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 (6-oz) pkg blackberries
- 2 Tbsp finely minced red onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook, in 2 batches, in 1 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. Remove from skillet.
- Whisk together lime juice, honey, and 1 Tbsp oil in a bowl. Add blackberries, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper; toss. Serve salsa over chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (8.5-oz) pouches ready penne pasta (such as Barilla)
- 1 (5-oz) pkg arugula
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Transfer cooked pasta to a bowl; toss with arugula and remaining ingredients.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
280
|
204
|
484
|
| Fat (g) | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 35 | 6 | 41 |
| Carb (g) | 9 | 30 | 39 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 360 | 271 | 631 |
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