Romesco Chicken
Basil-Garlic Orzo
Beverage Recommendation
Fre Alcohol-Removed Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 6 (4-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 (12-oz) jars roasted red peppers, drained
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until almost done, turning once.
- Meanwhile, process roasted peppers, 4 Tbsp oil, almond butter, lemon juice, and paprika in a blender or food processor until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
- Add roasted pepper puree and spinach to chicken in skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce is thoroughly heated and spinach wilts.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ cups orzo
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp jarred minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and toss with basil, garlic, and oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
328
|
172
|
500
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 28 | 6 | 34 |
| Carb (g) | 7 | 34 | 41 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 590 | 100 | 690 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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