Chicken with peppers

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Boneless skinless chicken
Breasts
2teaspoonsVegetable oil
1Sweet yellow or red pepper
Chopped
1Onion, chopped
2Cloves garlic, minced
pinchHot pepper flakes
2cupsChopped peeled tomatoes
Salt and pepper
cupChopped fresh basil or
Parsley
¼cupSlivered black olives
(optional)

Directions

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In large skillet, heat oil over high heat; saute chicken for about 3 minutes or until light golden.

Remove with slotted spoon and set aside; pour off all but 1 tsp fat.

Reduce heat to medium and cook yellow pepper, onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomatoes; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and season with salt and pepper to tast; cook for about 2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in basil, and olives (if using).

From Canadian Living Light & Healthy Cookbook Posted by Florence Thompson Submitted By FLORENCE THOMPSON On 11-29-94