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Basil Chicken with Vegetables

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Updated August 26, 2006

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This is a quick, easy, and tasty meal. The suggested vegetables are only a starting place, both in quantity and variety - you can really use almost any vegetable. Broocoli, cauliflower, and onions are good additions. You can also substitute pesto sauce for the basil and garlic if you wish.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless chicken meat, cut into bitesized pieces
  • 1 red Bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups sliced zuchinni or other summer squash
  • 8 oz fresh basil, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Heat oil in large skillet on high heat, and sprinkle salt and pepper on chicken. Cook chicken on one side. Add the vegetables and stir. When food is nearly cooked, push it to one side and add the garlic. After about 30 seconds, stir it all together and add the basil. Cook another 30-60 seconds and serve. Pesto (homemade or store-bought) can be substitued for the garlic and basil.

Nutritional Information: Makes three servings. Each serving has 6.5 grams effective carbohydrate plus 6 grams fiber, 40 grams protein, and 353 calories.

User Reviews

 4 out of 5
Pretty good start!, Guest mommybugz

I am not very adventurous when it comes to food. I needed a recipe for some chicken tenders. This looked very tasty...and it didn't disappoint! I made a modification by adding marinated artichoke hearts without the oil, in addition to zucchini spears and red pepper. I used pesto. The chicken was a little overcooked due to the time it took for soften the spears, but I'll know better next time. We put it over some white rice and thought we'd try a little more artichoke or some green olives next time YUMMM

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