Jerk Chicken Breast with Veggies

1 cup(s) mushroom(s)
4 serving(s) jerk marinade
1 1/8 pound(s) cooked chicken fillet
2 item(s) bell pepper(s)
2 Tbsp jerk seasoning
2 tsp Bertolli Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions

Rinse chicken and cut off excess fat and skin. If using larger chicken breast, cut in smaller portions.
Add chicken and jerk seasoning to a gallon sized bag and shake. Then add half of the oil and six tablespoons of the marinage. ( You are saving the remainder to coat the veggies) Marinade for at least 30 minutes.
Chop the bell peppers and the red onion into chunks and combine with the mushrooms.
Coat the all the veggies with the remainder of the marinade and oil.
Bake for 30-45 minutes.
Enjoy with cabbage or yellow rice!

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