Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Sauce on Spaghetti Squash; Argan oil, me and the goats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut in half
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4oz (120gr) mushrooms, trimmed, sliced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) chicken broth
- 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) white wine (or more broth)
- 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 1 tbs cornstarch (maizena) dissolved in 2 tbs water (if needed)
- 2 tsp olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 438g | |
| Calories 665 | |
| Calories from Fat 316 | 48% |
| Total Fat 35.27g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 8.77g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.33g | |
| Cholesterol 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium 1149mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 24.56g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 8.43g | 6% |
| Protein 61.13g | 98% |
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