CHICKEN WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE AND SPINACH

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This dish is weeknight quick, simple and very pretty. It's also filled with veggies and wonderful flavor...and elegant enough to serve company. -Martha Pollock, Oregonia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg white
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 7-1/2 cups)
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg white, then roll in crumb mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes per side. Meanwhile, place spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam just until tender, 3-4 minutes., Process peppers, garlic and Italian seasoning in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave until heated through., Divide spinach among 4 plates. Serve with chicken; top each plate with about 2 tablespoons red pepper sauce, 2 tablespoons cheese and, if desired, basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ML McEntee
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Stories to Tell
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Koos Klopper
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a favorite. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


mojibur rahman Mia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ariba Khan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Asraph Khan
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Mqs Hamza
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a favorite. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Renee Kight
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gyabaah Eliphas
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Hoho Yamyyamy
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.