CAJUN CHICKEN WITH COLLARD GREENS

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This is a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in one skillet and another is used to cook the collard greens, which are spiked with black eyed peas.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons blackening seasoning or 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded and leaves cut into strips (about 10 cups)
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; season the chicken with the blackening seasoning or Cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side; transfer to serving plates.
  • Meanwhile, heat a second skillet, over medium high heat with 3 tablespoons oil; add garlic, red pepper, cook, tossing frequently, until softened about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the collards, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, until collards are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in black eyed peas and cook until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.9, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 540, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 44.6

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