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

Submitted 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
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 1

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)

directions

1. 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.
2. add tomatoes and place lid on for 4 mintues.
3. add spinach, basil and cook for 2 minutes.
4. 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.