Garden Chicken Stir Fry

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Fresh yellow summer squash, deep green zucchini and a variety of vegetables pack so much flavor and color into this simple stir fry. Lightly sauteed pecans make it just a little different.

Ingredients

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

1 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.
2 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.