Creole Chicken
Creamy Cheddar Grits
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 (8-oz) pkg chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery mix (or use 1 cup frozen seasoning blend)
- 1 Tbsp jarred minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
- 2 tsp salt-free Cajun seasoning
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté chicken, vegetable mix, and garlic in hot oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning; simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with thyme.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ cups quick-cooking grits
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1½ Tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook grits according to package directions; stir in cheese, butter, salt, and pepper until blended.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
266
|
223
|
489
|
| Fat (g) | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 36 | 8 | 44 |
| Carb (g) | 9 | 31 | 40 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 585 | 357 | 942 |
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