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Chicken Piccata over pasta with spinach is for Dinner.

Chicken Piccata over pasta with spinach takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Piccata over pasta with spinach takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Piccata over pasta with spinach makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Piccata over pasta with spinach are:

1/2 (1-pound) box thin spaghetti
1 (6-ounce) package fresh spinach
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 lb chicken tenders
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chicken broth, Swanson?
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained, Lindsay?
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
Garnish: fresh lemon slices

Here is how you make Chicken Piccata over pasta with spinach:

1. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, adding spinach to spaghetti just before draining. Keep warm.2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture; shake gently to remove any excess flour.3.In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoons butter in oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Add chicken broth if needed. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.4. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic to skillet; bring to a boil, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and remaining 1 tablespoons butter.Arrange spaghetti mixture on a platter; spoon chicken and sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Garnish with fresh lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUMSIE.

The nutritional information for Chicken Piccata over pasta with spinach is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 318.6

• Total Fat: 8.7 g
• Cholesterol: 76.2 mg
• Sodium: 821.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
• Protein: 33.2 g