Thyme Chicken
Thyme Chicken And Creamy Spinach Sauce With Mashed Sweet Potato, And Roasted Broccoli
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 35 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 560/ Protein 47g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MediumINGREDIENTS: Spinach, 1 Cup Cream Sauce Base, 1 TSP Dried Thyme, Broccoli, Chicken Cutlets, 2 TSP Dijon Mustard, Sweet Potatoes
Step 1: Start Prep
Adjust rack to top position, and preheat oven to 425
Wash and produce
Peel and dice potato
Step 2: Cook and Mash Potato
Place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches
Bring to a boil and cook until tender for 20 minutes
Reserve 1/2 cup potato cooking liquid, then drain
Return potato to pot and mash until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of reserved potato liquid as needed
Season with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Cover and set aside until ready to serve
Step 3: Finish Prep
While potato cooks, cut broccoli into bite size florets
Finely chop spinach
Step 4: Roast Broccoli
Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Roast on top rack for 20 minutes
Step 5: Season And Cook Chicken
Pat chicken dry with paper towels, season all over with thyme, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat
Add chicken for 7 minutes
Turn off heat, transfer to plate and tent with foil to keep warm
Step 6: Make Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine spinach, cream sauce base, mustard, and 1/2 Cup plain water
Heat pan used for chicken over medium heat. Add spinach mixture. Cook until wilted for 4 minutes
Turn off heat. Season with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Divide mash potatoes, roasted broccoli, and chicken between plates
Top chicken and mashed potato with creamy spinach sauce
Serve hot and Enjoy!