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Pan-Fried Chicken With Spinach and Pine Nuts

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"Light, fresh chicken and wilted greens topped with tangy goat cheese." — ccb1122

Directions

Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
While rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pan-fry in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet; cook and stir garlic and pepper flakes in hot oil just until fragrant, about 1 minute; stir in spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Spread cooked brown rice onto a serving platter and arrange chicken breasts over the rice. Spread spinach over chicken, sprinkle with pine nuts and goat cheese, and squeeze lemon juice over the dish to serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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May 03, 2013

Tried this tonight for dinner because of it's simplicity and the fact that it included all flavors that my family love. It was easy and delicious. I used chicken tenders instead of pounding out chicken breasts, and added a dash of lemon pepper seasoning to the chicken while browning. I threw the rice in the rice cooker prior to starting. Even my children ate everything plated, instead of the typical separate "piles" of food. Delish!

—jaclyn

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Nutrition

Calories
413 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
32.7 g
11%

Cholesterol
70 mg
23%

Fat
17.5 g
27%

Fiber
4.3 g
17%

Protein
31.6 g
63%

Sodium
249 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pan-Fried Chicken With Spinach and Pine Nuts

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 413
Calories from Fat: 158

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.5g 27 %
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18 %
Cholesterol 70mg 23 %
Sodium 249mg 10 %
** Potassium 817mg 23 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.7g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17 %
Protein 31.6g 63 %
** Sugars 0.7g
** Vitamin A 161 %
** Vitamin C 45 %
** Calcium 16 %
** Iron 43 %
** Thiamin 28 %
** Niacin 150 %
** Vitamin B6 53 %
** Magnesium 55 %
** Folate 98 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.