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Low Calorie Recipes - Italian Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 half breasts)
  
• 3/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips
  
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
  
• 2 teaspoons honey

Directions:

Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle on both sides with Italian seasoning and pepper.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center. Remove to serving dish and keep warm.

Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet. Add red and green bell peppers and garlic powder. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, or until bell peppers are tender. Spoon over chicken.

Add vinegar and honey to skillet. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Spoon over chicken and bell peppers.

Recipe makes four servings.

Nutrition Information:

• Calories: 206
• Protein: 28g
  
• Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 9g
  
• Cholesterol: 68mg
  
• Sodium: 79mg

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