Creole-Poached Chicken Breasts |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Aside from a little veggie chopping, this one-dish chicken dinner couldnât get much easier! A dash of cayenne adds some Creole-style heat to this hearty weeknight meal. Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen Ingredients:
2 medium onions, finely chopped |
2 celery ribs, finely chopped |
1 medium green pepper, diced |
2 teaspoons canola oil |
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) |
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes |
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onions, celery and pepper in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken; keep warm.
2. Return cooking juices to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until most of the sauce is evaporated. Serve with chicken. Yield: 4 servings.
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