Stoplight Chicken

SERVES: 6

SERVING SIZE: 3-ounce chicken and 1 cup vegetables

COOK TIME: 15 Min

Just because you are cooking low-carb chicken recipes doesn't mean they have to be low in flavor! Our Stoplight Chicken is not only delicious, but eye-catching, too, and you can have it on your table in just minutes!

What You'll Need

3/4 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
6 bell peppers (2 red, 2 green, 2 yellow), cut into thin strips
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

What to Do

Pour 1/2 cup of Italian dressing into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.
Heat a large grill pan over high heat until hot. Place chicken in pan, discarding marinade, and cook or 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until no pink remains. Remove chicken from pan; set aside. Add peppers, garlic powder, and black pepper to pan and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan and cook until heated through.
Place spinach in a large bowl and add chicken mixture, and remaining 1/4 cup Italian dressing; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 135
Calories from Fat 38
Total Fat 4.2g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 18g 36 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 50mg 17 %
Sodium 450mg 19 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.8g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Sugars 3.4g 0 %

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workmandennie 3164 879

Feb 09, 2020

I have t made this yet, was just wondering if you added onions and broccoli if it would still be diabetic friendly?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 10, 2020

Yes, you can add onions and broccoli!

snowfrost50 896638 9

Jan 07, 2019

I am planning on making this for dinner this week and I have to say it screams rice! So I will be serving it over white rice. Any comments?

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 15, 2019

While white rice might not be the most diabetic friendly option, this recipe would pair very well with that as a side. :) Hope that's helpful!

SissieSass

Jun 20, 2017

I am not a fan of frozen spinach, but I like the idea of putting it on a bed of fresh spinach like the picture shows. I think this is a great meal idea that the whole family will love. We make chicken with Italian dressing all the time, and even my chicken hating husband loves this dish.