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Creamy sun-dried tomato pesto chicken

Updated: Sep 20

This is a mouthwatering high-protein & high-fiber dinner absolutely delicious and perfect to support your weight loss goals! Tell me if it feels like a diet anymore!


Give it a try and let me know your thoughts!



Ingredients:

For chicken

400g chicken tenders

1/2 cup lemon juice

½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic granules

½ tsp onion granules

salt and pepper to taste





Creamy sauce

½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 large garlic cloves, chopped

7 cherry tomatoes sliced in half

6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

3 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto

1 tbsp flour

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

½ tsp chilli flakes

150 ml table cream (18%)

2/3 cup chicken stock

200g baby spinach

28g grated parmesan

salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  • For chicken - Mix all the ingredients and marinate the chicken overnight ( or at least 4 hours). Grill or air fry the chicken until done (the internal temperature reaches 165F)

  • For sauce - Add the oil to a pan, add the garlic, cherry and sun-dried tomatoes, flour, and all the spices. Mix well.

  • Add the cooking cream and chicken stock. Mix well until combined. Add the spinach and parmesan cheese. Cook for 5-10 min. Add the cooked chicken and let it simmer for 10 min more.

  • Serve with cauliflower or regular rice. Enjoy!


Nutrition and macros for the whole recipe:

Calories: 1390kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 96g | Fat: 80g | Fiber: 7g


Inspired by recipe_road /mediterranean.diet

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