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Italian Chicken and Peppers

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For a delicious and attractive Italian meal, serve Italian Chicken and Peppers over pasta.

Recipe 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

Recipe 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.

Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories: 206; Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 68mg; Sodium: 79mg; Carbohydrates: 9g; Protein: 28g

See also:
Chicken and Rice Skillet
Easy Chicken and Pasta
Easy Chicken Chili
Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss
Orange Ginger Chicken or Fish

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