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Chicken Veggie Risotto

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Chicken Veggie Risotto is a delicious and healthy Italian Dish. This easy recipe will be a cozy meal that everyone in your family will love!


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Servings
4
Servings
4
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 10.5 ounce can chicken broth reduced fat, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cup instant brown rice uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves washed and patted dry
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  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sprinkle chicken pieces with seasonings.
  3. Add chicken pieces; cover and cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until chicken is done.
  4. Add onion and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in broth, water, rice, tomatoes, and spinach.
  6. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low and cover.
  8. Simmer about 10 minutes.
  9. Turn burner off and let stand for 5 more minutes or until rice absorbs most of the liquid.
Recipe Notes

Chicken Veggie Risotto Nutrition Facts Serving size (277g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 100 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 30 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 57 mg 4 % Iron 12 mg 70 % Potassium 737 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, Heart Healthy, risotto, vegetables

Chicken Bow Tie Sausage Pasta

May 2, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This recipe is perfect for that beloved Italian night with your family! It is packed with protein and iron. This healthy pasta recipe will for sure become a family favorite. Bon Appetit!

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Servings
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Servings
6
Chicken Bow Tie Sausage Pasta
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 8 ounces chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 pound turkey sausage
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 14.5 ounce can tomato sauce unsalted
  • 1 16 ounce package bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian herb blend
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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Cut chicken breast into large bite size pieces.
  3. Cut sausage into large pieces. In a large, deep skillet over medium low heat, add oil, garlic and onion and saute to flavor oil.
  4. Add chicken and sausage to skillet and brown lightly.
  5. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and green peppers.
  6. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes. Season mixture with Italian herb blend.
  7. Add cooked, drained pasta to a skillet mixture.
  8. Toss and serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, pasta, Pork, protein, sausage

Blackberry Chipotle Chicken

July 8, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Blackberries aren’t just for desserts! Otherwise, plain chicken is taken to another level with savory blackberry and chipotle flavors. This recipe looks elegant but it actually really easy and fairly quick to make – give it a try this week!


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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
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Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
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Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless and cut into 4 individual cutlets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chipotle Blackberry Sauce
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium shallot or sweet onion diced
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobe sauce (canned), diced
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon mint leaves minced
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse any fresh fruits and herbs under cool running water to remove debris
  2. Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the chicken. In a nonstick pan heat up 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-to-medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and let brown for 3-5 minutes. Place chicken, browned side up, on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165°F.
  4. While chicken is cooking in the oven, heat a 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the diced shallots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add blackberries, chipotle pepper, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove sauce from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the chicken and top with mint leaves.
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