NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup chickpeas

1 oz fresh mozzarella cheese

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup cherry tomatoes

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Pat the chicken breast dry and season both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

• 4

  During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place the fresh mozzarella slices on top of the chicken and cover the pan to melt the cheese.

• 5

  Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside to rest.

• 6

  In the same skillet, add the chickpeas and cherry tomatoes, sautéing for 3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.

• 7

  Toss in the fresh baby spinach and stir until just wilted, then brighten the mixture with a squeeze of lemon juice.

• 8

  Plate the chickpea and spinach mixture and top with the mozzarella-crusted chicken breast.