Chicken with Zucchini and Summer Squash
Orzo with Spinach
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, divided (or use olive oil)
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or use dried rosemary)
- ½ tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp pepper, divided
- 3 zucchini, sliced
- 3 yellow squash, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, halved (or use minced)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with thyme and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook chicken, in batches, in melted butter 5 minutes. Turn chicken, and cook 6 minutes or until done.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, squash, garlic, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Sauté 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender. Serve chicken and vegetables over orzo. Garnish with basil.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1¾ cups orzo (preferably whole wheat)
- 1 (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Transfer hot cooked orzo to a bowl; toss with spinach and remaining ingredients.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
291
|
221
|
512
|
| Fat (g) | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 28 | 7 | 35 |
| Carb (g) | 7 | 35 | 42 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 375 | 216 | 591 |
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