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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Tina's Balsamic Glazed Chicken and Creamed Spinach


Tina's Balsamic Glazed Chicken and Creamed Spinach

Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Points Plus Value 5 points per serving (4 oz of cooked chicken)

1 1/5 pounds chicken breast
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 tsp of minced garlic

In small sauce pan warm balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Heat on medium heat for about 8 minutes so flavors can marry together.
Place chicken in baking dish. Pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate for a couple hours (the longer the better). 
Broil chicken in baking dish for about 7 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees. 
Serving size is 4 oz of meat. Make approximately 4 servings.

Creamed Spinach
Points Plus Value 2 points per serving (1/2 cup)

1 small onion chopped
3 tbsp of Oscar Mayer Bacon Bits and Pieces for Cooking
3 tbsp of water
1 - 9 oz bag of spinach
1/4 cup half and half

In pot cook onions with water and bacon bits until tender. Add spinach and cream and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes or until spinach is tender. 
Makes approximately 3 - 1/2 cup servings. 







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