Heart Healthy
Garlic-scented grits topped with just the right amount of Cheddar accompany seasoned chicken breasts and a fresh-vegetable relish in this light take on a southern favorite.
Print Recipe
Herbed Chicken on Grits with Squash and Tomatoes
Garlic-scented grits topped with just the right amount of Cheddar accompany seasoned chicken breasts and a fresh-vegetable relish in this light take on a southern favorite.
-
Servings:
4
Ingredients
-
2 1/4 cups water -
1/2 cup grits -
1/2 tsp. garlic powder -
1 tsp. oregano -
1/2 tsp. thyme -
1/2 tsp. onion powder -
1/8 tsp. salt -
4 chicken breast -
1 tsp. canola oil -
1/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese -
1 medium yellow summer squash -
1/2 cup grape tomatoes -
2 medium green onions
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups water to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the grits and garlic powder. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 7 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Set aside. -
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the oregano, thyme, onion powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the chicken. -
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes. Turn over. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center. -
Spoon the grits onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, then with the Cheddar. Top with the chicken. Cover to keep warm. -
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup water. Stir in the squash, tomatoes, and green onions. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the squash begins to brown on the edges, stirring frequently. (The water, which will evaporate while the vegetables cook, helps release any browned bits from the skillet to flavor the vegetables.) Spoon the vegetables over the chicken or around the grits.
Tip: Serving size 3 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup grits, and 1/2 cup vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Herbed Chicken on Grits with Squash and Tomatoes
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 263 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | |
| Sodium | 346 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | |
| Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 31 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable
-
Servings:
4
Ingredients
-
2 1/4 cups water -
1/2 cup grits -
1/2 tsp. garlic powder -
1 tsp. oregano -
1/2 tsp. thyme -
1/2 tsp. onion powder -
1/8 tsp. salt -
4 chicken breast -
1 tsp. canola oil -
1/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese -
1 medium yellow summer squash -
1/2 cup grape tomatoes -
2 medium green onions
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups water to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the grits and garlic powder. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 7 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Set aside. -
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the oregano, thyme, onion powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the chicken. -
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes. Turn over. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center. -
Spoon the grits onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, then with the Cheddar. Top with the chicken. Cover to keep warm. -
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup water. Stir in the squash, tomatoes, and green onions. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the squash begins to brown on the edges, stirring frequently. (The water, which will evaporate while the vegetables cook, helps release any browned bits from the skillet to flavor the vegetables.) Spoon the vegetables over the chicken or around the grits.
Tip: Serving size 3 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup grits, and 1/2 cup vegetables.