This recipe was featured in Winning the Weight War.
As many of the entries for the Delicious Diet Fare contest showed, light on calories does not have to mean light on flavor. The winning recipe is simple to make with a short list of fairly inexpensive ingredients. And it’s delicious to boot.
Olive oil cooking spray
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bag (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Balsamic vinegar to taste
- Prepare a sauté pan with cooking spray and cook chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, over medium heat.
- As chicken is cooking, lightly steam spinach for 1 to 2 minutes in the microwave so it is cooked but not soggy.
- When chicken is cooked through, place it on a plate, top each with 1/4 of cooked spinach, sprinkle with 1 ounce feta and drizzle with balsamic to taste.
Servings: 4. Serving size: 1 breast with spinach and cheese. Per serving: 359 calories, 55.4 g protein, 9.9 g fat, 3.9 g carbohydrates, 0.9 g dietary fiber, 625 mg sodium, 2.4 g sugars, 176 mg cholesterol
Katheryn Jager, Pedernales EC
