20-Minute Chicken Creole

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
25 Minutes
Servings:
8
Serving Size:
1 cup
Nutrition Information per serving:
  • Calories: 76
  • Total Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 251mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Total Sugars: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Calcium: 34mg
  • Iron: 1mg
  • Potassium: 427mg
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 chicken breast (whole, skinless, boneless)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 oz., with juice)
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1 green pepper (chopped, large)
  • 2 celery stalk (chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley (dried)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1.Heat pan over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Add vegetable oil and chicken and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (3-5 minutes).
2. Reduce heat to medium (300 degrees in electric skillet).
3. Add tomatoes with juice, chili sauce, green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, cayenne pepper, and salt.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes.
5. Serve over hot, cooked rice or whole wheat pasta.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2-3 hours.

Source: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/20-minute-chicken-creole