Accessibility Tools

Explore our Nutritional Corner for practical tips, healthy recipes, and expert guidance to help you succeed on your weight loss journey. Dr. Ahmad and his team share trusted advice and inspiration to support better nutrition choices and lasting results.

Italian Single-Skillet Chicken

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ cup red onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half to make 4 thin sliced cutlets
  • ¼ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet to medium high heat.
  • Add peppers and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook for another few minutes.
  • Push onions and peppers to edges of the pan and add chicken cutlets.
  • Season cutlets in the pan with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Cook on each side for 5 minutes, then check temperature for doneness.
  • Place peppers and onions on top of chicken cutlets.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.

Nutrition: ¼ of recipe serving = 190 calories, 1.5g fiber, 5g carb, 9g fat, 22g protein

Gigi Ravenhall is a Registered Dietitian at Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery focusing on pre and post-operative nutritional education and counseling. Gigi most enjoys the aspect of her work where she gets to know people on an individual basis to provide personalized support.