Chicken And Lemon Broccoli

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ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper
8 ounces mushrooms, halved
1 tablespoon olive or cooking oil
1 lemon
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 container (10 ounce size) refrigerated light Alfredo pasta sauce

directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet brown chicken and mushrooms 4 minutes in hot oil, turning chicken halfway through.

Meanwhile, shred 2 teaspoons lemon peel; set aside. Slice lemon. Add broccoli and lemon slices to skillet. Cover; cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done (170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer).

Place chicken and vegetables on plates. Add Alfredo sauce to skillet; heat through. Serve with chicken. Add lemon peel and pepper.

added by

lazymarymom

nutrition data

304 calories, 13 grams fat, 13 grams carbohydrates, 35 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

Monkey boy January 29, 2013

Great meal perfect blend of lemon and broccoli

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