My Version of Dr. Phil's 20/20 Lemon Pepper Chicken

Name: My Version of Dr. Phil's 20/20 Lemon Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 cup spinach, fresh and chopped; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, FRESH; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 basil leaves, fresh large thin sliced; 3 ounces chicken breasts, cut in small bite sized pieces; 1/2 cup whole grain rye pasta, cooked according to package directions (or just whole grain pasta if you cant find rye)

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Recipe by Shawn C

While on the Dr. Phil 20/20 diet we were happy to see pasta and flavors other than just garlic! this is the same recipe as his with 2 changes! the cooking process and I added fresh basil. So its still following the diet but the results are much better

READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 1

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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cup grape tomatoes, sliced
1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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teaspoon garlic, minced
1

cup spinach, fresh and chopped
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tablespoon lemon juice, FRESH
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teaspoon black pepper
2

basil leaves, fresh large thin sliced
3

ounces chicken breasts, cut in small bite sized pieces
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cup whole grain rye pasta, cooked according to package directions (or just whole grain pasta if you cant find rye)

DIRECTIONS

in a non stick skillet: place olive oil and heat to a medium temp, add chicken and cook for 2 minutes. add garlic and pepper to chicken cook another 2 minutes.
add tomatoes and place lid on for 4 mintues.
add spinach, basil and cook for 2 minutes.
add lemon juice, cut off the heat and leave lid on for 2 minutes. place on top of pasta in a serving bowl and enjoy.

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