2 tablespoons salt-free garlic herb seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter
Hot cooked pasta, optional
1. Mix seasoning ingredients; sprinkle over both sides of chicken breasts. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°.
2. Meanwhile, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine green beans and water; microwave, covered, on high for 3 to 4 minutes or just until tender. Drain.
3. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Stir butter and beans into tomato mixture. Serve with chicken and, if desired, pasta.
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
1 chicken breast half with 1 cup bean mixture: 294 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.