Easy Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, patted dry
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, strained and cut in half (not marinated )
1 1/2 cups chickpeas, canned , rinse well
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and dried well
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
2 cups creamy prepared polenta , kept warm

Directions:

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large frying pan.
Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of chicken breasts and press in lightly.
Add chicken to hot oil. Cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side, until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 185F). Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
In same pan, turn heat down to medium and place cut sides of artichokes down. Let lightly brown for 1 minute.
Add chickpeas and then spinach. Drizzle lemon juice over entire dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Stir mixture until heated through.
Place 1/2 cup of polenta in middle of each plate. Place chicken breast half on polenta. Put 1/4 of the vegetable mixture on the other half.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	633.58 Kcal (2653 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19g	29%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	1371.98mg	57%
Potassium	924.62mg	20%
Total Carbs	61.91g	21%
Sugars	0.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	4.39g	18%
Protein	57.77g	116%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	81%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	127.7mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	133.15 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.99g	29%
Cholesterol	29.26mg	46%
Sodium	288.32mg	57%
Potassium	194.31mg	20%
Total Carbs	13.01g	21%
Sugars	0.08g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	18%
Protein	12.14g	116%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	81%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	26.8mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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