Low Calorie Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes

Are you looking for a heart healthy and low calorie dinner idea?
Try this Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes recipe!

Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 8 min.  Serves: 4

 Ingredients

·         2 cups instant brown rice

·         4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, rinsed well and patted dry

·          Salt and ground black pepper

·         2 teaspoons olive oil

·         1  14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion

·         1/4  cup sun-dried tomato pesto

·         1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts in water; drained and quartered

Directions

1.       Cook the rice according to package directions, without adding fat or salt.

2.       Meanwhile, season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over  medium-high heat.

3.      Add chicken and cook 1 minute per side, until golden brown and seared.

4.      Using tongs to remove chicken from pan; set aside.

5.      Add canned tomato mix to pan; simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly and incorporating any brown bits from bottom of pan.

6.      Stir in pesto and artichokes. Return chicken to pan.

7.      Cover; simmer 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

8.      Serve chicken and sauce on cooked rice.

Calories 433, Fat 13 g, Carbs 44 g, Protein 35 g, Fiber 4 g