Outstanding. Such a great combo, chicken and bell peppers are. Adding the rosemary really gives this a great touch.
Perfect as a simple meal for your family OR as an impressive main course for dinner guests.
Perfect for week nights, this dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Add a bowl of brown rice and fresh green salad to round out this healthy entrée. Recipe will serve 4 people, with well under 400 calories per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 pounds chicken breast, boneless/skinless (NOTE: use chicken tenders for this recipe)
- 2 or 3 large red sweet bell peppers, stemmed, cored and each cut into 8 strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt & Pepper
- Chopped chives if desired for garnish
Directions
- Sprinkle rosemary evenly over one side of chicken tenders, pressing lightly, then sprinkle salt and black pepper lightly to the same side; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; add sweet bell peppers with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and stir fry 3-4 minutes. Using large serrated spoon remove peppers from pan to bowl; set aside and keep warm.
- Reduce pan heat to medium; melt butter with oil drippings in pan. Place chicken tenders seasoned side down into pan and cook 5 minutes adjusting heat as needed to brown chicken. Turn chicken over and cook on other side until golden brown and thickest part of tenders registers 165 degrees F.
- Return peppers to pan with chicken to reheat briefly. Sprinkle with chives and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 276g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 397 | |
Calories from Fat 210 | 53% |
Total Fat 23.42g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 7.2g | 29% |
Trans Fat 0.22g | |
Cholesterol 124mg | 41% |
Sodium 139mg | 6% |
Potassium 593mg | 17% |
Total Carbs 5.77g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
Sugars 3.6g | 2% |
Protein 38.79g | 62% |
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