Chicken And Baby Spinach With Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Food

CHICKEN AND BABY SPINACH WITH RASPBERRY-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the dressing:
• Combine vinaigrette, raspberries, and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
• For the salad:
• In a large bowl, toss together spinach, onions, raspberries, cucumbers, and half of the vinaigrette.
• Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates. Add chicken strips to mixing bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons dressing. Divide among the plates. Garnish with feta, pecans, and black pepper. Serve.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, sugar, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl, place the chicken breasts in the marinade, and marinate for 10 minutes on each side.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken in the heated pan and cook until they start to brown and are no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side. Pour the marinade into the skillet, and cook until it thickens slightly, turning the chicken breasts over once or twice, about 5 minutes.

SPINACH SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Drizzle with dressing.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and garlic in large saute pan over med-high heat.
• Add chicken and cook about 4 min per side till juices run clear. Remove Chicken and set aside.
• In the same pan add spinach and cook just until wilted about 1-2 minute Remove from pan and set aside.
• Lower heat to medium and add the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth to the pan, stirring up all the tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Add the tomatoes, simmer and cook 3-5 minute.
• Place Couscous or rice in a serving bowl, top with spinach, chicken and balsamic tomatoe sauce.

CHICKEN & TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, onion, cranberries and feta cheese. Drain pasta. Cool for 5 minutes. Add to spinach mixture., For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over spinach mixture; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the olive oil and garlic and cook about 1 minute.
• Very lightly season chicken with a bit of salt and a hearty grinding of pepper.
• Add the chicken to the pan and cook about 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear (time will vary based on thickness of your chicken pieces).
• Remove the chicken, jkeep warm, and set aside.
• To the same pan, add the spinach and cook just until barely wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Lower the heat to medium and add the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth to the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits.
• Add the tomatoes, raise heat and cook until reduced to your liking, about 3 to 5 minutes, seasoning to taste with pepper and salt if desired.
• To serve, set out your seasoned couscous, orzo or rice on a platter, then sprinkle the spinach over the top, then place chicken on top of the spinach and drizzle with the balsamic tomatoes.
• There isn't a ton of sauce, so if you like things very saucy, you may wish to make extra sauce (I was happy with the amount as listed though).