One-Pot Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup sliced or shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions or red onion
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1 (14-1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound cooked, diced chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked brown rice, hot

Directions

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the zucchini, carrots, green or red onion, and celery and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the canned diced tomatoes and lower the heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken and seasonings and simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked rice.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 406
Fat: 13 grams
Sodium: 409 miligrams
Cholesterol: 96 miligrams
Protein: 38 grams
Carbohydrates: 32 grams

Diabetic Exchanges

2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Lean Meat

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking