Butter Nut Chicken
Feta Couscous and Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1½ Tbsp butter, divided
- 3 Tbsp roasted, salted cashews (or use almonds, walnuts, or peanuts)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; sprinkle with salt.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes per side or until browned.
- Add ½ Tbsp butter and nuts. Cook 3 minutes or until nuts are toasted and chicken is done. Sprinkle with parsley.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- ⅓ cup plain couscous
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss asparagus with ½ Tbsp oil on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Cook couscous according to package directions. Stir in ½ Tbsp oil, parsley, cheese, and, if desired, salt to taste.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
356
|
219
|
575
|
| Fat (g) | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Protein (g) | 40 | 7 | 47 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 26 | 30 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 375 | 136 | 511 |
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