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.