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Chicken with Blueberry-Balsamic Sauce
Whole Wheat Orzo with Mushrooms
Ingredients
- ¾ lb thin sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced onion
- ¾ cup frozen wild blueberries
- 2½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; cook in ½ Tbsp hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or until done. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in same skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and cook 5 minutes.
- Add blueberries, vinegar, syrup, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove thyme sprigs; stir in lemon juice.
- Serve blueberry sauce over chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ cup whole wheat orzo
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil (or use parsley)
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions; keep warm.
- Sauté garlic in hot oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat 1 minute or until tender; add mushrooms. Sauté 5 minutes or until browned.
- Combine orzo, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and basil.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
379
|
215
|
594
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Protein (g) | 39 | 9 | 48 |
| Carb (g) | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 413 | 297 | 710 |
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