Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Weight Watchers Lemon Chicken With Mushrooms:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or flour) mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and golden brown.
- Make the Lemon Sauce: Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet with the mushrooms. Stir in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch (or flour) with water until smooth. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce and mushrooms.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the Weight Watchers Lemon Chicken With Mushrooms hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
- Enjoy: Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying dish as-is, or serve it over cooked rice, quinoa, or pasta for a complete meal.
Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can add additional herbs or spices for extra flavor, or swap out the mushrooms for your favorite vegetables. No matter how you make it, this Weight Watchers Lemon Chicken With Mushrooms is sure to be a hit!
