Grilled Italian Chicken With Yellow Squash (Atkins)

Name: Grilled Italian Chicken With Yellow Squash (Atkins)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons low-carb italian salad dressing; 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon sugar-free catsup (Atkins, Ketch-a-Tomato); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into four equal pieces; fresh thyme sprig, for garnish

Submitted by Michelle Rogers

"Atkins website You will also need 4 divided resealable plastic containers for this recipe"

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 tablespoons low-carb italian salad dressing
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon sugar-free catsup (Atkins, Ketch-a-Tomato)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into four equal pieces
fresh thyme sprig, for garnish

directions

Heat grill to medium, or heat broiler.
Meanwhile, spoon 1/2 tablespoon salad dressing over each chicken breast, and coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Let stand until grill is ready.
In a medium bowl, toss squash slices with oil until coated on all sides. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the thyme; toss again to combine.
Arrange chicken breasts and squash slices in a single layer on grill. Cook squash just until partially softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Cook chicken until juices run clear when pierced with a fork and an instant-read meat thermometer registers 170F when inserted into the thickest part of breast, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter. Let both stand for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon salad dressing and the ketchup. Set aside.
Using the divided containers, place a chicken breast on one side of each container. Spoon 1/2 tablespoon of the tomato mixture over each. Place 4 to 5 slices of squash in the other section of each container, and top each with a piece of butter. Seal, and freeze. (The chicken can be stored, frozen, for up to 1 month.).
When ready to serve, slightly open one corner of container to vent. Microwave on high until hot, 4 to 5 minutes. Let stand in microwave for 1 minute before serving. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.