PAN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS

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Light, fresh chicken and wilted greens topped with tangy goat cheese.

Provided by ccb1122

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/2-inch thick
coarse salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 bunch fresh spinach leaves, trimmed and rinsed
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pan-fry in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet; cook and stir garlic and pepper flakes in hot oil just until fragrant, about 1 minute; stir in spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Spread cooked brown rice onto a serving platter and arrange chicken breasts over the rice. Spread spinach over chicken, sprinkle with pine nuts and goat cheese, and squeeze lemon juice over the dish to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 249.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Colt Fitzgerald (Window licker)
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the spinach and pine nuts add a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mary Fash
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the spinach and pine nuts add a nice touch of elegance.


MissCharlie Te lri Kearns
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the spinach and pine nuts add a lot of flavor.


Crazy_1tap*_* FF
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the spinach and pine nuts added a nice touch of flavor.


splendorqueen comedy
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the spinach and pine nuts were a delicious addition.


Demo October
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the spinach and pine nuts add a nice touch of elegance.


Isabella Monaco
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the spinach and pine nuts add a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


kerline desir
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the spinach and pine nuts added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rasheed Nana
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and pine nuts were a delicious addition. I would definitely make this dish again.


Sikendra Mahato
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the spinach and pine nuts add a nice touch of elegance.


dave majasan
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always comes out great. I love the combination of chicken, spinach, and pine nuts.


Marty McCarthy
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and pine nuts were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Andres Olguin
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This pan-fried chicken with spinach and pine nuts was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the spinach and pine nuts added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.