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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken & Spinach

Makes 2 servings. About 600-750 kcal, 65-80 g protein, 20-35 g carbs, 20-30 g fat per serving. Part of The Plan.

Ingredients

1.5 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast
1 mediumcauliflower
10 ozbaby spinach
1 tbspolive oil, divided
1 tbspbutter
4minced garlic cloves, divided
1lemon, juiced and zested
1/2 cuplow-sodium chicken stock
1 tspdried (or 1 tbsp fresh) rosemary + thyme, salt, pepper

Process

  1. Cut cauliflower into florets; toss with half the olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Roast at 425F for 25-35 minutes.
  2. Season chicken with rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; sear to 165F and rest on a plate.
  3. Add butter and half the garlic to the skillet; cook 30 seconds. Add stock, lemon juice, and zest; simmer 2-3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  4. In a separate pan, heat remaining oil and garlic; add spinach in handfuls and cook just until wilted. Serve chicken with pan sauce, spinach, and cauliflower.

Note: Spoon the lemon sauce over the chicken, not the vegetables, to keep portions consistent.