Cajun Chicken & Pepper Wrap
Description
While all-around nutrition is essential to maintain good health, healing and health benefits can also be derived from bell peppers. The vitamin C and beta-carotene content of these peppers has been shown to help protect against cataracts. The capsaicin and flavonoids of bell peppers have also been helpful for preventing blood clot formation, which, in turn, provides a lower likelihood for stroke or heart attack. While people with elevated levels of cholesterol have been encouraged to consume chili peppers which are also incredibly healthful, some people might prefer to consume the milder flavors of bell peppers which can also help lower cholesterol levels.
Interestingly, when it comes to bell peppers, color can actually make a difference to your health. Red bell peppers have been shown to offer better protection against heart disease and even cancer. Red bell peppers have higher concentrations of nutrients than the others. While any color bell pepper will provide healthful properties, the red variety packs the most healthful punch. Their intense color can also add a bright splash to any dish.
Ingredients
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper, chopped coarse
2 medium whole scallions (green onion), chopped, including tops (keep the greens separate from the white portion)
2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's extra spicy seasoning
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup shredded sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 or 2 flour tortillas
Methods/steps
Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sprinkle with Tony's seasoning. Stir fry for about 2 minutes, add the "white" portion of the chopped green onion, continue to stir until the chicken is almost cooked through. Add the yellow bell pepper and cook another 2 minutes. Cut a piece of chicken to make sure it is fully cooked. Once the chicken is cooked, add the onion greens stir for about 1 min, remove from the cook top. Place mixture on one or two heated flour tortillas. Top with shredded cheese and wrap
Additional Tips
Source: gourmet sleuth