CHICKEN WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE AND SPINACH

Chicken with Red Pepper Sauce and Spinach image

This dish is weeknight quick, simple and very pretty. It's also filled with veggies and wonderful flavor...and elegant enough to serve company. -Martha Pollock, Oregonia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg white, then roll in crumb mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes per side. Meanwhile, place spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam just until tender, 3-4 minutes., Process peppers, garlic and Italian seasoning in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave until heated through., Divide spinach among 4 plates. Serve with chicken; top each plate with about 2 tablespoons red pepper sauce, 2 tablespoons cheese and, if desired, basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges