Garden Chicken Stir Fry

SUBMITTED BY: Jean McKinney PHOTO BY: Glenda Stewart Burianek

"Garden vegetables sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and then tossed together with stir fried chicken breasts and whole pecans. This recipe is good by itself, or on a bed of rice or salad greens."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 cup julienned carrots
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 zucchini squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds
2 yellow summer squash, peeled and sliced into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Lightly coat the bottom of a nonstick skillet or wok with oil. Over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken strips until lightly brown. Add carrots and onion, and cook for 3 minutes.
Add mushrooms, zucchini, and squash. Cook until squash begins to soften. Add pecans, and sprinkle season with pepper. Toss in pan for 2 to 3 minutes and serve.