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Chicken Taco Wraps with Spicy Sauce

April 16, 2026 by dinnertonight

Loaded with veggies and rotisserie chicken, this wrap comes together fast and disappears even faster. A weeknight win you can take anywhere.


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Ingredients
Taco Filling
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken pulled and shredded from whole chicken
  • 6 large whole grain wraps
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup red onion sliced
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup low sodium black beans drained & rinsed
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Spice Mix
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Spicy Cream Sauce
  • 1/2 cup non-fat plain greek yogurt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoons water to thin dressing
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  1. In a large skillet, add avocado oil, bell pepper, onions, shredded chicken, corn and black beans. Sprinkle spice mix over mixture in skillet. Cook on medium heat until bell pepper and onions are softened and chicken is warmed to temperature of 165 degrees F.
  2. While chicken mixture is cooking, prepare spicy cream sauce in a separate bowl. Add Greek yogurt, spices, chopped chives, and lime juice. Mix until smooth. Use 1 to 2 Tbsp of water to thin sauce to your desired dipping consistency.
  3. When wrap mixture is done cooking, assemble wraps.
  4. Using 1 whole wheat wrap, add ½ cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1 cup of chicken mixture from skillet. Top with shredded cheese, picante sauce, drizzle spicy cream sauce and cilantro. Roll tightly and cut in half to serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, leftover, leftovers, taco

Burger Bowls with Sweet Potato Wedges

January 15, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Life gets busy, but you still have to eat! These Burger Bowls are a delicious addition to any menu–packed with protein, fiber & flavor!

Plus, this recipe allows you to prep extra ground beef for other meals during the week. Stay tuned for another recipe to add to your weekly menu to use up that extra ground beef.


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Bowl
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 cups of greens of choice
  • Burger Toppings: onions (1/2 cup), tomatoes (1/2 cup), cheese (1/4 cup), 1/4 cup pickles
Sweet Potato Wedges*
  • 1 medium sweet potatoes washed
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons parsley for garnish
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons low-sodium ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Servings: servings
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  1. If using frozen sweet potato fries, bake them according to the package and skip to step 6.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. While oven preheats, slice sweet potato (with skin intact) into wedges about ¼ to ½ inch thick. Place sweet potato wedges on the baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic powder, and chili powder. Drizzle over sweet potatoes and toss well to coat.
  5. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping when undersides have begun to crisp. Baking time may vary based on the thickness of potato slices and amount of moisture in the potatoes
  6. While potatoes are in the oven, prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  7. In a large skillet, over medium heat add ground to skillet, season with salt and pepper. Break up and cook the ground beef to a temperature of 155 degrees F or until no longer pink. Cook your 3 lbs. of ground beef and set aside 1 lbs for this recipe. Cool and save the other meat for other recipes.
  8. Make the sauce by adding all ingredients to a small bowl and stirring until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside
  9. Assemble bowls by placing 2 cups of leafy greens in each bowl. Top each bowl with 4 oz (¼ pound) of ground beef and the rest of your favorite burger toppings. Add a few sweet potato wedges or serve on the side. Drizzle special sauce over burger bowl and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

*Can use store-bought sweet potato fries to save time, this may alter the nutritional information.

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bowl, burger, ground beef, lean protein, sweet potato

Southwest Tortellini Pasta Salad

September 19, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

🌮🥗 Spice up your lunch with the Southwest Tortellini Pasta Salad! 🥗🌮

Need something fresh, filling, and full of flavor? This tossed-together gem hits all the notes:

✨ What’s inside
• Three-cheese tortellini
• Grilled chicken
• Corn & black beans
• Red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes & avocado
• Red onion + cilantro

✨ The zesty dressing
Made with avocado oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic, chili powder & cumin — balanced with a touch of sugar. 💥

✨ Why you’ll love it

  • Great mix of protein + veggies = satisfying, yet light

  • Tex-Mex vibes make it fun & vibrant

  • Super flexible: serve it as a side, a main, or even pack it for lunch tomorrow

🕒 Takes just a little prep time and then literally toss ‘n’ go. 😋

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Ingredients
Salad
  • 10 ounce  three cheese refrigerated tortellini
  • 5 oz Grilled Chicken Breast cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup Corn fresh cooked, canned or frozen
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 avocado peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • juice from 2 limes
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Add tortellini to a large bowl. Add cooked corn, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
  3. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a resealable jar. Shake until combined. Pour the desired amount of dressing (you may not want to use it all) over the pasta and toss to coat.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, Chicken, pasta, pasta salad, tortellini

Chocolate Muffins

September 10, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Need a delicious snack that is flavorful and nutritious? Try our Chocolate Muffins with Veggies. Have your kids help make this easy and delicious recipe.

Chocolate Muffins
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Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 overripe banana mashed
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Servings: muffins
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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 ℉ and spray a 12-hole muffin tin with baking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a food processer, combine eggs, banana, spinach, carrots, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and vinegar. Blend until mixture is smooth.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt. Process until just mixed.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips. Portion batter into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Recipe Notes

Chocolate Muffins (with veggies) Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 muffin servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 30 mg 10 % Sodium 170 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 18 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 5 g 10 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 68 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 151 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, Desserts, kid, kid friendly, muffin, muffins, Snacks

Green Monster Muffins

June 23, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

We are green with monster energy from these tasty Green Monster Muffins! These muffins are fun and colorful and even have some sneaky veggies worked in! Bring some color into your kid-friendly snacks with these muffins that will keep them full of nutrients for their Summer fun! green monster muffins


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1 2 mini muffins
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup Medjool dates pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 Cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 Cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 Cups baby spinach
  • 2 Cups oat flour
  • 1 Cup strawberries
Servings: 2 mini muffins
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners or parchment paper
  2. Soak dates in a bowl of boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  3. Add the soaked dates to a blender with the applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Blend on high until mixture comes together.
  5. Next add the avocado oil, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, bananas, baby spinach and oat flour to the blender and blend on high until well combined.
  6. Wash and dry strawberries.
  7. Gently fold in diced strawberries to combined mixture.
  8. Spoon the mixture into the prepped muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack until cool.
  9. Store muffins for up to 5 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
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