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Chicken, Peppers and Onions Skillet: Healthy, Easy and Flavorful

Delectably Skinny Chicken, Peppers and Onions Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups yellow onions (~1½ large onions), peeled and sliced into rings
  • 2 large bell peppers (~3 cups) sliced (about ¼ inch thick), I used 1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook on high in a microwave for about 5-8 minutes, until soft.
  • In the meantime, Add chicken pieces to a plate. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over chicken.  Sprinkle 1 teaspoon minced rosemary and add a little salt and pepper.
  • Coat a large, nonstick pan with cooking spray.  Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and heat. Add chicken and juice from the lemon into the pan. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Stir often. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • In the same pan, coat again with cooking spray. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add cooked onions and bell peppers, basil, and a little salt and pepper. Pour ¼ cup balsamic vinegar over the top. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. If the pan gets too dry, add 1 more teaspoon of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and soft, 1 minute. Return chicken to pan. Add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Mix everything together. Continue to cook, stirring until warmed and well blended, about 2 minutes.
  • Arrange on a platter or plate each serving. Any leftovers will keep in the fridge a few days or freeze great!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 186mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 6Plus Points: 7