Heart-Healthy Chicken with Green Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Heart-Healthy Chicken with Green Sauce, a flavorful and nutrient-packed dish that's as delicious as it is good for you. Featuring tender, seared chicken breasts baked to perfection and smothered in a vibrant, creamy green sauce made from spinach, basil, parsley, avocado, and zesty lemon, this recipe is loaded with heart-loving ingredients. The green sauce, blended to silky smoothness with extra virgin olive oil and a hint of red pepper flakes, provides a rich, herbaceous flavor without the need for heavy cream. Ready in just 40 minutes, this wholesome dish is perfect for a balanced meal—serve alongside quinoa or steamed vegetables for a truly satisfying and guilt-free dinner. Perfect for those looking to enjoy flavorful, healthy cooking, this recipe is an easy way to nourish both body and soul!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 piece lemon, juice and zest
- 0.5 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1 piece avocado
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 4
Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.
Step 5
In a food processor, combine spinach leaves, basil, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, avocado, chicken broth, remaining olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Step 6
Blend until smooth to create the green sauce.
Step 7
Pour the green sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
Step 8
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve the chicken breasts topped with the green sauce, alongside a side of your favorite whole grains or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1279.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1855.0 |
| Total Fat 91.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2990.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.7g | |
| Protein 227.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 539.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4325.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories