Yield: 6 (1 cup) servings

Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Meal Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12-14 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 red bell pepper, diced, about 1 cup
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced, about 1 cup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Meal Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in a heavy, oven-safe skillet or pan over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté 3-4 minutes.
3. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Add vegetables and stir gently to combine. Cook 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Remove from heat. If skillet or pan is not oven-safe, transfer mixture to a baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine half-and-half, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes until lightly golden on top. Serve hot.

Nutritional facts per serving: 220 calories, 9 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 340 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 23 g protein

Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Meal Video Demonstration

Source: Kentucky Proud Project; County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences; University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students.