Creamy Lemon and Basil Chicken
 
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1Lb Chicken breast
  • 2-3Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 cup diced Onion
  • Pinch of Course Sea Salt
  • Generous amount of fresh ground pepper
  • ⅓ cup White wine
  • 1 cup low sodium Chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 bag (12oz) frozen Cauliflower (organic if possible)
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 heaping Tbsp fresh basil, minced (can use dried)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, minced ( can use dried)
  • ½ cup shredded Italian cheese (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes (optional), quartered
  • 14oz Whole Wheat pasta
Instructions
  1. Add EVOO to large skillet with onion. Seaon with salt and pepper. Caramalize for 5-7mins, while cubing chicken.
  2. Add Cubed chicken to skillet. Stir and toss with onions. Add wine and Chicken broth. Cook until chicken is cooked through. Add juice of lemon and stir
  3. Cook Pasta until Al dente. Add Frozen Cauliflower to pasta water during last 5 min of boiling.
  4. In smaller bowl, add yogurt, basil, garlic and oregano. Stir to combine
  5. Turn off heat to skillet and add yogurt to chicken. Stir.
  6. Add ¼cup cheese to sauce and stir to combine.
  7. Combine pasta and chicken mixture in a prepared baking dish
  8. Sprinkle for with remaining ¼ cup of cheese and cherry tomatoes.
  9. Bake for 20min, until cheese is melty and tomatoes are soft and slightly roasted.
  10. Enjoy!
Recipe by Sana Nutrition and Wellness at https://sananutritionandwellness.com/creamy-lemon-and-basil-chicken/