Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

south beach diet recipes

Sweet Chicken Risotto

Print This Post/Page Email This Post Email This Post

1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
3/4 cup onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth or 2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 tablespoon prepared low-sugar horseradish
4 teaspoons sugar substitute
14 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe Directions
Heat oil in 3 to 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes, turning once to brown on both sides. Add chicken broth, rice, horseradish, and sugar. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Add beans and peppers, simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Serves 4

Leave a Reply