Sautéed Chicken & Strawberry Delight with Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/2 cup onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons beef butter (or regular butter)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cooked pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1/4 cup balsamic dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan dressing
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini), chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and paprika. Set aside.
- Dice the potatoes and other vegetables (peas, carrots, celery, onions).

2. Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the potatoes and sauté for about PT10M 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the garlic, onions, peas, carrots, celery, and any fresh vegetables. Cook for an additional PT5M 5 minutes.

3. Cook the Chicken:
- In a separate pan, melt the beef butter and add the seasoned chicken strips.
- Sauté the chicken for PT7M 7 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the heat.

4. Prepare the Pasta and Spinach:
- Add the cooked pasta and fresh spinach to the vegetable mixture, stirring gently to integrate the flavors.
- Drizzle with balsamic dressing and cook for PT3M 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

5. Combine and Finish:
- Gently fold the sautéed chicken into the vegetable and pasta mixture.
- Add the quartered strawberries and cook for an additional PT2M 2 minutes, allowing the strawberries to slightly soften.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and Parmesan dressing, making sure everything is well combined.

6. Serve:
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Plate the dish attractively, ensuring that bright colors of the strawberries and spinach are visible.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chicken Dessert, Healthy Stir Fry, Balsamic Glaze, Gourmet Recipe, Summer Delight, Quick Dessert, Fusion Cuisine, Fresh Vegetables, Elegant Dinner, Flavorful Stir Fry

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 920 calories

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