Apple- Spinach Chicken

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Apple- Spinach Chicken

Yield: 4 servings (Serv. Size: 1 breast and 1/2 cup apple-spinach mixture)

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 20 min

A wonderful, healthy dinner choice using fresh ingredients...

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup apple cider
1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
6 cups fresh baby spinach or chopped Swiss chard

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, and add to skillet. Cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until well-browned. Remove to plate. Cover and keep warm.

2. Add garlic, mustard, cider and apples to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, stirring often, 5 minutes. Return chicken and juices to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

3. Add spinach to pan, and toss until wilted, about 1 minute. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information per serving:
Serving size: 1 breast + 1/2 cup apple-spinach mixture
Calories per serving: 190
Fat per serving: 4g
Saturated Fat per serving: .5g
Sugar per serving: 3.5g
Fiber per serving: 2g
Protein per serving: 28g
Cholesterol per serving: 66mg
Carbohydrates per serving: 10g

WW POINTS per serving:
Points Plus Program: 5 Old Points Program: 4.5

Source: RecipeGirl.com (via Health)