Skillet Lemon Chicken Breast Dinner
This chicken dinner is easy to prepare and has delicious flavors both kids and adults will approve of.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 8 red potatoes small, quartered (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup water
- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts about 6 to 8 ounces each
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups arugula
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- On the stovetop, heat a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover and continue to simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat the chicken breasts dry and season them with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Remove the lid and add the chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Place a chicken breast on each plate and top it with 1/2 cup of the arugula. Drizzle the pan juices over the arugula and serve the potatoes on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast with 1/2 of potatoes | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 354mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4