Baked Chicken With Green Spinach-Horseradish Sauce
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Nutrition Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 677, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 55 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 58 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 1260 mg
Total Time: 30 minutes
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Whip up this vibrant, flavor-packed Baked Chicken with Spinach-Horseradish Sauce in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken breasts pair perfectly with a zesty green sauce that bursts with freshnessideal for busy weeknights when you crave something healthy, satisfying, and downright delicious. Your family will love this easy winner.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup vermouth
- 6 tablespoons prepared white horseradish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 4 cups cooked rice (can be regular or instant)
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a large saut pan or stovetop grill pan with cooking spray. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through, turning once.
- While chicken cooks, blend spinach, mayonnaise, vermouth, horseradish, lemon juice, and parsley in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over half the chicken; save the rest for later.
- Serve with 2 cups cooked rice and lemon wedges for a bright, tangy finish. Reserve remaining rice and chicken for another meal.
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