Saucy Lemon Chicken
Orzo with Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup white wine (or use low-sodium chicken broth)
- ½ (14.5-oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1½ tsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half lengthwise, and pound to an even 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 hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side or until browned. Add lemon juice, wine, broth, and thyme; cover and cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from skillet, and keep warm.
- Stir together cornstarch and cold water; add to skillet, and cook until sauce is thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ¾ cup orzo
- ½ (6-oz) pkg baby spinach
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions; drain.
- Add spinach and remaining ingredients to orzo; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
258
|
196
|
454
|
| Fat (g) | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Protein (g) | 35 | 6 | 41 |
| Carb (g) | 2 | 31 | 33 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 294 | 215 | 509 |
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