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Lighter Chicken Piccata

<p>Chicken Piccata doesn't have to be loaded with calories to taste good. Here is a lighter take on a dinner favorite.</p>
4 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Chicken, Boneless Breasts
  • 1/2 cups Chicken Broth/Stock, Reduced Fat, Low Sodium
  • 1/4 cups White Wine
  • 1/3 cups Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons drain Capers
  • 3 3/4 cups Spinach

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 5 ounces
  • 263 Calories
  • 13g Total Fat
  • 3g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 90mg Cholesterol
  • 332mg Sodium
  • 5g Total Carb
  • 2g Fiber
  • 1g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 28g Protein
  • 4 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and oil.
  2. Add butterflied chicken breasts and brown lightly on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the chicken when cooked through and set aside.
  4. To pan, add chicken broth, white wine and lemon juice and simmer until reduced by 1/3.
  5. Add capers, spinach and chicken back to pan and cook for a few minutes until spinach wilts.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and oil.
  2. Add butterflied chicken breasts and brown lightly on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the chicken when cooked through and set aside.
  4. To pan, add chicken broth, white wine and lemon juice and simmer until reduced by 1/3.
  5. Add capers, spinach and chicken back to pan and cook for a few minutes until spinach wilts.
  6. Allow to cool.
  7. Divide among indicated number of freezer bags. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat on stovetop over low heat until heated, about 5 minutes.