Chicken and Tomato Scampi

Name: Chicken and Tomato Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Hot cooked rice, optional

My mother always had a knack for turning ordinary ingredients into "lively" meals. Now, I try to do the same. Of course, nothing can compare to Mom's meals!

Ingredients

2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, saute garlic and onions in butter and oil until onions are tender. Add chicken, salt if desired and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add tomatoes, lemon juice and sugar; heat through.
Combine cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add parsley. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 255 calories, 13g fat (0 saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chicken and Tomato Scampi in Country Chicken Cookbook