Creamy Garlic-Herb Chicken

Asparagus with Roasted Peppers and Capers
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Ingredients

  • 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ tsp salt 
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup white wine (or use chicken broth)
  • 1 (6.5-oz) tub reduced-fat garlic and herb spreadable cheese 
  • 1 green onion, sliced 

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken to ¼-inch thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chicken, in batches, in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet.
  2. Add broth and wine to skillet, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.
  3. Add cheese; reduce heat to medium, and cook until creamy and thoroughly heated. Serve over chicken; sprinkle with green onion.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped roasted red peppers 
  • 3 Tbsp capers, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper 

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bring asparagus and water to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  3. Drain; add remaining ingredients. Toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
312
40
352
Fat (g) 14 2 16
Sat. Fat (g) 5 0 5
Protein (g) 41 2 43
Carb (g) 2 4 6
Fiber (g) 1 2 3
Sodium (mg) 339 265 604

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