Chicken with Red Pepper Sauce

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Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

* Whisk egg white in a shallow bowl. Combine bread crumbs and salt in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg white, then roll in crumb mixture.
* In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
* Meanwhile, place spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
* Place the peppers, garlic and Italian seasoning in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave until heated through.
* Divide spinach among four plates; top each with a chicken breast half, about 2 tablespoons red pepper sauce and 2 tablespoons cheese. Garnish with basil if desired. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 245 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 600 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.