In response to a reader's request for gluten-free recipes, Chef Robert Lewis (the Happy Diabetic) shared this fantastic Mediterranean Chicken recipe on his blog. It is a delicious mix of several healthy, hearty ingredients that make a delightful meal for you and your loved ones. Try making it this week! 


The recipe serves 4.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, both red and green
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 4 large mushrooms, diced
  • 4-5 large fresh asparagus stocks
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 10 pitted kalamata or black olives
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and sliced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
  • 1/8 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • pepper to taste


Directions

  1. Cook your chicken completely in a skillet.
  2. Complete ingredient prep (slicing/dicing of chicken and veggies).
  3. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  4. Lay all of the ingredients (except for the oregano, rosemary and basil) in a 9x12 casserole dish. Be careful not to crowd them.
  5. Roast for 30 minutes stirring them halfway. 
  6. Add white wine and simmer for about 5 minutes. 
  7. Add oregano, rosemary and basil. Roast for 2 minutes more. 
  8. Season with pepper to taste, and then serve!


For more great recipes from Chef Robert, you can find him at www.happydiabetic.com, on his Youtube channel here, or you can subscribe to his podcast here