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Pesto Spinach Chicken

Pesto Spinach Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 3.5oz chicken breast
  • 1 cup packed spinach
  • 1/4 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Bragg’s liquid aminos
  • 7 leaves fresh basil (rolled & minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed and minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

  1. In a small saucepan, cook chicken with 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth until liquid is absorbed and chicken is lightly brown. 
  2. Set chicken aside and deglaze pan with 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth. 
  3. Add spinach and fresh basil, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. 
  4. Puree spinach with garlic, lemon juice, Bragg’s and spices. 
  5. Add sauce to chicken, simmer 1-2 minutes and serve.