Protein Meal
Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Spinach & Mushrooms
⏱ 20 min
🍞 ≈6g
🍽 Serves 1
Protein MealKid-approved
Per serving: ~6g carbs · ~33g protein · ~3g fiber
⚠️ Estimates only — not medical advice. Carb counts vary by brand and portion. Measure, read labels, and confirm dosing with your care team.
Ingredients
- 1 nice portion (~5 oz) Chicken breast
- 3/4 cup cooked Spinach & mushrooms (side) ≈4g carbs
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Alouette Garlic & Herbs spreadable cheese ≈1g carbs
- 1 clove Fresh crushed garlic ≈1g carbs
- pinch each Salt, pepper, paprika
Directions
- Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken in a little of the butter until cooked through (165°F internal); rest it.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining butter; add the fresh crushed garlic and mushrooms, cook until softened.
- Add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Stir in the 2 tbsp Alouette Garlic & Herbs spread until it melts into a creamy sauce; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Plate the chicken alongside the creamy spinach & mushrooms.
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