A simple, healthy, and easy weeknight meal.
In my household, our weeknights can be hectic and it is difficult to always make a healthy, easy, and tasty meal. I love this meal because it is quick and delicious. It can be paired with pasta or just a salad to keep it light.
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 3/4 pound of chicken tenders (approximately 3 chicken tenders per person.)
- 1 1/2 bell peppers sliced (I like using an array of colors but you can stick to one color.)
- 1/2 - 3/4 a cup of your favorite pasta sauce (my favorite is Newman's Own Sockarooni sauce. It is loaded with flavor.)
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- extra virgin olive oil
Using a large skillet, heat 1/2 - 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, enough to coat the bottom of your skillet, over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place chicken in the warm skillet. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes a side.
While the chicken is cooking, wash and slice the bell peppers. Once the chicken is done cooking, remove from skillet and add bell peppers. Cook bell peppers for about 5-7 minutes or until slightly tender. Leaving the bell peppers in the skillet, add the chicken back in. Pour in the pasta sauce and stir. Then, place heat on low. Allow to simmer about 10 minutes. Serve with pasta and/or salad. Enjoy!