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Lemon Chicken With Basil

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This Italian main features Breasts, Mushrooms, Lemon, sliced into thin wedg, Tomato sauce-8 oz. It delivers bright, zesty notes. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 266.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Italian main features Breasts, Mushrooms, Lemon, sliced into thin wedg, Tomato sauce-8 oz. It delivers bright, zesty notes. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 pound Mushrooms
  • 1 Lemon, sliced into thin wedg
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce-8 oz
  • 1 Basil; chopped fresh
  • 6 Sprouts
Directions
  1. 1
    Chives; chopped 1/4 c White wine-cheap 1/2 c Mozarella cheese, shredded * 1 c Rice, uncooked Parmesan cheese.
  2. 2
    Chicken breasts can be split to 4 pieces or cubed to bite size.
  3. 3
    In deep
  4. 4
    fry pan, saute chicken and mushrooms in half of the white wine with basil, lemon, and chives until mostly done.
  5. 5
    Splash in rest of wine (or extra) as needed.
  6. 6
    Add tomato sauce, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    When done, lemon wedges should be thoroughly cooked, and can be eaten.
  8. 8
    Serve over steamed rice.
  9. 9
    Top with a sprinkle of parmesan or mozarella (not too much) and a little sprinkle of chives.
  10. 10
    (It's good without the cheese, too.)
  11. 11
    Garnish with a fresh sprig of basil and wedges from unused half of lemon

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 266.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.7g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 663.4mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 50.2g17%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g78%
Sugars 15.8g
Protein 23.0g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: basil, breasts, chicken, chopped, fresh, frying, italian, lemon, main, mushrooms, sauce8, sautéing, simmering, sliced, sprouts, steaming, thin, title, tomato, vegan
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