Spring Chicken Saute

250 Calories per 1 1/2 Cups

This was actually the first healthified meal that I made and we never looked back! It was super filling and so tastey. It is filled with veggies but has chicken too- so you don't feel like you're missing your protein. 

prep time:20 min

start to finish:40 min

makes:4 servings

2	cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
1	tablespoon olive oil
1	pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1	tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or thyme
2	cups sliced yellow summer squash and/or zucchini
1	can (15 oz) Progresso® cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed
1/4	cup Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth
6	cloves garlic, minced
1	cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1	tablespoon chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley
1/4	teaspoon kosher salt
1/4	teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1.	In a covered medium saucepan, cook green beans in a small amount of boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; submerge beans in enough ice water to cover and let stand until cool. Drain again; set aside.
2.	Meanwhile, in a very large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. In a large bowl, toss chicken with oregano. Add chicken to hot oil in skillet; cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3.	Add squash to skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, green beans, cannellini beans, chicken broth, and garlic. Bring to boiling. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook about 1 minute or until heated through.

Nutritional Information

1 1/2 cups: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 65mg;Sodium 410mg; Total Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 8g, Sugars 3g); Protein 35g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A20%; Vitamin C 45%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Source: www.eatbetteramerica.com