Skillet Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 276.8
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 55.0 mg
  • Sodium: 251.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 27.5 g

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Introduction

Almost any vegetable is a delicious addition to this while adding few calories and lots of nutrition! Almost any vegetable is a delicious addition to this while adding few calories and lots of nutrition!
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    2 boneless & skinless chicken breast halves
    1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in large cubes (about 2 cups)
    1 small onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
    1 small (8”) zucchini, sliced
    1 small (8”) yellow summer squash, sliced
    1 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
    2 Tbs. lemon juice
    1tsp. original Mrs. Dash
    salt & pepper to taste

Directions

In a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, brown both sides of chicken breast well over medium heat and remove from pan. Add vegetables, lemon juice, and spices to pan plus 2 Tbs. water. Place chicken on top of vegetables and cover tightly. Cook until sweet potato is soft and chicken is done, about 30 minutes more.

Serves 2

** Hint: The sweet potato can be partially precooked in the microwave for about 3 minutes to speed up the cooking time a lot.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BJMOOMEY.