20 Minute Chicken Creole

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, low-sodium
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

‍ Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat pan over medium-high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet). Add vegetable oil and chicken and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (3-5 minutes).
  3. Reduce heat to medium (300 °F in electric skillet).
  4. Add tomatoes with juice, chili sauce, green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Serve over hot, cooked rice or whole wheat pasta.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Source: USDA / MyPlate

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