Cilantro Chicken

Servings: 4

Diet: Gluten-Free

Per Serving: 330 Calories | 22g Carbs | 7g Sugar | 3g Fiber | 14g Fat (2g Sat Fat) | 29g Protein | 380mg Sodium

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil, divided
• 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can corn, no salt added, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pan, bring 2 tablespoons of oil to a sizzle over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until lightly browned. Add salt.
2.  Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate. Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook while stirring for 15 seconds. Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add corn and cilantro to the pan. Return the chicken with any juices to the pan and heat through. Serve warm.

Try this! Use 1 (12 ounce) can of chicken breast in place of chicken breasts in any recipe!

Ingredient Swap: For something different, substitute ground turkey for the chicken, or use high protein plant foods like white beans or chickpeas.

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