20-Minute Chicken Creole

Ingredients, directions and serving information for 20-Minute Chicken Creole.

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) no salt added diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 1 large green pepper
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat pan over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet). Add vegetable oil and chicken and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (3-5 minutes).
3. Reduce heat to medium (300 degrees F in electric skillet).
4. Add tomatoes with juice, chili sauce*, green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, and cayenne pepper..
5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes.
6. Serve over hot, cooked rice or whole wheat pasta.