CREOLE-POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Aside from a little veggie chopping, this one-dish chicken dinner couldn't get much easier! A dash of cayenne adds some Creole-style heat to this hearty weeknight meal. Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onions, celery and pepper in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken; keep warm., Return cooking juices to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until most of the sauce is evaporated. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges