Monte Cristo Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Monte Cristo Chicken
45 min.
4
279kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouth-watering Monte Cristo Chicken! This main dish is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and ready in just 45 minutes. Each serving contains only 279 calories, making it a tasty and guilt-free option for any time of day.

The star of this recipe is the tender and juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts, seasoned with an aromatic blend of Herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. The chicken is first pan-seared to perfection, creating a golden-brown crust that's simply irresistible. As the chicken cooks, a rich and flavorful sauce is developed with dry white wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, and a touch of butter. The result is a delectable, slightly thickened sauce that perfectly complements the chicken.

To round out this delightful dish, serve the sliced chicken with a side of fresh spinach and, if desired, a garnish of lemon zest. The spinach adds a refreshing crunch and a pop of color, while the lemon zest brings a bright and zesty note to the meal.

Whether you're a gluten-free enthusiast or simply looking to try something new and delicious, this Monte Cristo Chicken is sure to impress. So grab your frying pan and oven, and get ready to enjoy a satisfying and flavorful meal that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.3 cup chicken stock see 
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  • cloves garlic sliced
  • servings herbs de provence 
  • 0.3  juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  shallots chopped
  • 24 ounces chicken breast boneless skinless

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat oil in a large ovenproof sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper and herbes de Provence. Dust with flour; tap off excess. Cook, meaty side down, 5 minutes. Turn over; cook 1 minute.
  3. Add garlic and shallot; stir 30 seconds.
  4. Add wine; cook 1 minute.
  5. Add stock; cook 30 seconds.
  6. Add lemon juice.
  7. Transfer pan to oven.
  8. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 9 to 13 minutes.
  9. Transfer chicken to cutting board.
  10. Place pan over medium heat; simmer sauce 1 minute.
  11. Add butter; swirl pan until butter incorporates and sauce thickens slightly.
  12. Cut each breast into 4 slices; transfer each to a plate; top with sauce and garlic.
  13. Serve with spinach; garnish with zest, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories279kcal
Protein56.63%
Fat38.03%
Carbs5.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.25
Glycemic Load
0.52
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
18.875217349633%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.33mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:278.67kcal
13.93%
Fat:11.02g
16.95%
Saturated Fat:3.33g
20.79%
Carbohydrates:3.49g
1.16%
Net Carbohydrates:2.86g
1.04%
Sugar:0.96g
1.07%
Cholesterol:116.84mg
38.95%
Sodium:243.79mg
10.6%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.9%
100%
Protein:36.93g
73.85%
Vitamin B3:18.08mg
90.38%
Selenium:55.25µg
78.93%
Vitamin B6:1.35mg
67.33%
Phosphorus:374.15mg
37.41%
Vitamin B5:2.47mg
24.68%
Potassium:696.6mg
19.9%
Vitamin K:20.02µg
19.06%
Magnesium:50.58mg
12.65%
Iron:2.07mg
11.51%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.43%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.89%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.59%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.62%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.63%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.77%
Vitamin C:4.5mg
5.45%
Copper:0.08mg
3.79%
Calcium:36.58mg
3.66%
Vitamin A:177.51IU
3.55%
Folate:13.12µg
3.28%
Fiber:0.62g
2.49%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious