HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (DINNER): BALSAMIC CHICKEN

·         1 TBSP olive oil

·         3 cloves garlic, chopped

·         4 (4 ounce) chicken breasts

·         8 ounces baby spinach

·         2 TBSP balsamic vinegar

·         ⅓ cup chicken broth low sodium

·         1 cup low sodium canned, chopped tomatoes with juice

·         2 cups whole wheat couscous, cooked

1.      Heat a large skillet over medium heat

2.      Add the olive oil and garlic

3.      Add chicken and cook about 4 minutes on each side

4.      Remove the chicken and set aside

5.      Lower the heat to medium and clean pan of any pieces of garlic or browned chicken

6.      Add the chicken brown, vinegar and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted

7.      Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes

Servings:  4

Serving size:  1 chicken breast and ½ cup couscous

Nutritional Information

Calories:  353

Fat:  6 g

Saturated Fat:  1 g                          

Cholesterol:  65 mg              

Sodium:  380 mg                  

Carbohydrate:  42 g            

Fiber:  8 g

Protein:  34 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD