Chicken With Garlic & Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. unsalted butter
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 medium leek - washed, trimmed and cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. canned crushed tomatoes

Preparation

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken breasts 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until chicken is opaque throughout.
Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
Add carrots to skillet and saute over medium heat 1 minute.
Add leek, bell pepper and garlic and saute another minute.
Stir in tomatoes and any juices from platter. Simmer 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve vegetables over chicken.
Makes 4 servings.