Sassy Chicken & Peppers Recipe: Easy & Flavorful

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning* 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 small red onion, sliced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1/2 medium yellow or green bell pepper, cut into long, thin strips 1/4 cup chunky salsa or chipotle salsa 1 tablespoon lime juice Lime wedges for garnish (optional) *If Mexican seasoning is not available, substitute 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper.

PREPARATION:

1. Sprinkle seasoning over both sides of chicken; set aside.
2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add bell pepper strips; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir salsa and lime juice into vegetables.
4. Push vegetables to edge of skillet. Add chicken to skillet. Cook 5 minutes; turn. Continue to cook 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
5. Transfer chicken to serving plates; top with vegetable mixture. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Mexican NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 of total recipe Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 11 g Cholesterol 69 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 8 g Calories from Fat 31 % Calories 224 Protein 27 g Sodium 813 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 3 Vegetable 2