CAJUN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

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Peppers, onion, zucchini and stewed tomatoes make an appetizing topping for this zippy chicken breast recipe from Becky Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup diced peeled eggplant
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
1 green onion, chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

Score surface of chicken with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes. Combine the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and pepper; rub over chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until blackened. Remove and keep warm. , In the drippings, saute the zucchini, celery, onion, eggplant and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Return chicken to the pan. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with green onion. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges