Lemon-Pesto Chicken
Peach and Halloumi Arugula Salad
Wine Recommendation
Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay
Ingredients
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- ¼ cup pesto
- ¼ cup half and half
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness between plastic wrap using a meat mallet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side or until browned.
- Cut lemon in half. Grate zest from lemon half. Cut remaining lemon half into wedges. Add pesto, half and half, and lemon zest; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened and chicken is done. Serve chicken with lemon wedges.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 oz halloumi cheese, cut into ¾ inch thick slices
- 3 Tbsp lemon vinaigrette, divided
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 peach, cut into wedges
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan, cast-iron skillet, or large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush cheese with 1 Tbsp vinaigrette. Cook cheese 2 minutes per side or until browned.
- Toss together arugula, cheese, peach, and 2 Tbsp vinaigrette in a medium bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
433
|
201
|
634
|
| Fat (g) | 27 | 15 | 42 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Protein (g) | 41 | 8 | 49 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sodium (mg) | 400 | 493 | 893 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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