Romesco Chicken
Basil-Garlic Orzo
Ingredients
- 3 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 (12-oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt; cook in ½ Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until done.
- Meanwhile, process bell peppers, 2 Tbsp oil, peanut butter, lemon juice, and paprika in a blender or food processor until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
- Add bell pepper mixture and spinach to skillet with chicken. Cook 3 minutes or until sauce is thoroughly heated and spinach wilts.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 3 oz orzo
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Toss orzo with remaining ingredients.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
394
|
106
|
500
|
| Fat (g) | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 41 | 4 | 45 |
| Carb (g) | 8 | 21 | 29 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 653 | 194 | 847 |
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