Heart Healthy Grilled Chicken with Swiss Chard

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic
Heart Healthy Grilled Chicken with Swiss Chard

This heart healthy Grilled Chicken with Swiss Chard is a low calorie, gluten-free meal packed with lean protein and vibrant green leafy vegetables. Topped with a flavorful tomato and balsamic sauce, Swiss chard chicken is an easy grilled chicken recipe for a heart healthy diet. With only 1g saturated fat, it's a low sodium dinner that's also diabetic-friendly.

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Total Time
45 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
190
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Why You’ll Love This Healthy Grilled Chicken with Swiss Chard

Our quick and easy grilled chicken recipe features a delectable sauce made from diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar that will have you mopping up your plate. A balanced meal brimming with flavor and wholesomeness, this is a low calorie chicken dish that clocks in at a mere 190 calories per serving thanks to a satisfying blend of lean chicken, vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs that deliver plenty of protein (26g) while only containing 1g of saturated fat and less than 400mg of sodium. This chicken and Swiss chard recipe is not only delicious, but it’s good for your heart and your waistline, too.

This dish is made with lean chicken breasts that are grilled without the addition of any fat or heavy sauces. The chicken is served with Swiss chard, which is loaded with healthy nutrients that support heart health, including vitamin K and fiber. A mellow sauce rounds out the dish made from lycopene-rich tomatoes along with heart healthy garlic, onion and olive oil but not much salt. Chicken breast and Swiss chard recipes are typically healthier meal options, but the vibrant sauce that accompanies this dish will have you thinking more about taste than anything else.

Grilled chicken and Swiss chard is versatile enough to serve with a variety of side dishes. Try this heart healthy chicken recipe with some of our favorite healthy sides:

If you’re looking for dinner ideas that are as healthy and delicious as this Swiss chard with chicken, explore our enticing selection of chicken and vegetable recipes, including:

Cooking chicken on the grill is an easy way to impart lots of taste without the need for adding much fat or heavy sauces. The grill gives this lean protein a characteristic flavor, and since grilling seals in juices, it makes it easier to use lean cuts like skinless chicken breasts without worrying about the meat drying out. Check out our blog titled ‘Is Grilled Chicken Healthy?’ to uncover more health benefits of grilling chicken.

Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Grilled Chicken with Swiss Chard

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the balsamic vinegar and cook for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients except the Swiss chard and the chicken, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tomatoes have softened. Remove from heat and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange 4 plates with 1/2 cup sauce topped with 1/4 cup Swiss chard. Arrange a sliced chicken breast on top of each plate. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
4 oz chicken, 1/2 cup sauce, 1/4 cup Swiss chard

190
Calories
6
g
Fat
65
mg
Cholesterol
373
mg
Sodium
8
g
Carbs
1
g
Sat. Fat
1
g
Fiber
26
g
Protein
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