Savory Chicken, Butternut Squash & Riced Cauliflower, Elegant and Healthy Recipe, 0-2 SP

Chicken, Butternut Squash, Cauliflower Rice and Spinach, Elegant and Healthy Recipe

​Savory and deliciously different, this healthy chicken recipe is elegant enough for a special night and easy enough for a quick dinner. 

2 shallots, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
1 pound ground chicken, 99% fat free
3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
12-15oz frozen cauliflower rice or fresh (about 2 cups)
12-15 oz frozen or fresh pre-cut butternut squash
1 tbsp butter (delete for 1 point per serving)
6 cups fresh spinach, torn or 1 bag frozen
¼ cup parmesan cheese (delete for 1 point per serving)

1. Preheat large non-stick skillet in pan, brown chicken, shallots and garlic.  Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Pour broth in same pan, bring to a boil, add cauliflower rice. Cook about 5 minutes then add butternut squash. Cook 6-7 more minutes, until squash are tender.
3. Reduce heat to low.  Add chicken mixture back to pan.  Stir in spinach, butter and sage; cook about 3 more minutes. Spinach should wilt. Stir in parmesan cheese.

Serves 4, 0 SP without butter and parmesan cheese OR 2 SP with butter and parmesan cheese

Inspired by a recipe from Publix Super Markets.
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SP=Weight Watchers Smart Points

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