Jambalaya
This zesty chicken jambalaya is a great one pot dish that will be ready fast for a delicious and healthy dinner any night of the week!
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken breast
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1 (15 ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce
- 1 cup brown uncooked
- 1 1/4 cup low sodium, reduced fat chicken broth
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Wash and prepare fresh vegetables as directed above.
- Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray or drizzle vegetable oil.
- Cook chicken for 2 minutes on medium to medium high heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper and celery to skillet.
- Continue to cook on medium for an additional 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add tomato sauce, rice, chicken broth, and spices to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover.
- Continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Serve immediately.
Microwave Breakfast Cake
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Double Chocolate Protein Balls
Looking for some quick fuel for your body? Try these Double Chocolate Protein Balls for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert that will keep you full!
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 scoop protein powder vanilla
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
- Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Use a small scoop or tablespoon to shape 10 small balls.
- Freeze for at least 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
These can be kept frozen for up to 6 months.
Spicy Southwest Chicken Soup
Creamy, tasty and healthy! Use some leftover chicken breast to make the warm homemade dinner…tonight!
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked and cubed
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tbsp canned, chopped green chilies
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 2 cups canned white beans low sodium, rinsed, and drained (mash 1 cup of beans)
- 1 cup black beans low sodium, rinsed, and drained
- 3/4 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 2 1/4 cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low fat Monterey Jack cheese blend shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- pepper to taste
- Grill or cook chicken breasts on stove top and cut into cubes.
- In large saucepan, heat oil.
- Add onions and sauté several minutes; stir in garlic and continue sautéing.
- Next, add chicken broth, chicken, chilies, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, all of the beans, and the red peppers.
- Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add the cheese and cilantro. Soup is best if flavors are allowed to blend an hour or so, or make it a day ahead and reheat the next day.
Calories 240, Calories from Fat 50, Total Fat 6g 9%, Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 45mg 15%, Sodium 320mg 13%, Total Carbohydrate 25g 8%, Dietary Fiber 8g 32%, Sugars 2g, Protein 21g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 15%, Iron 15%