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Chicken Vegetable Soup

January 30, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

On cool evenings, nothing is more satisfying and delicious than a bowl of hearty soup. It can also be a very healthy and economical one-pot meal that uses spare vegetables that may otherwise go to waste.

The below basic formula is for a broth-based chicken vegetable soup. Unlike baking a cake, ingredients and amounts in soup do not need to be exact. [Read more…] about Chicken Vegetable Soup

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, fall, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, main dish, school, soup, vegetables, winter

Stove Top Green Enchiladas

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Stove Top Green Enchiladas is perfect for those evenings when you’re short on time but want to prepare a healthy meal for your family.


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups diced green chilies
  • 2 cups reduced-fat unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded, skinless chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 corn tortillas 6 inch
  • 1 cup reduced-fat extra-sharp finely shredded cheddar cheese
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  1. Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in the oil.
  3. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chilies, chicken broth, chicken and garlic powder.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  6. Mix the cornstarch into about 1/4 cup of cold water until all the lumps are gone.
  7. Add to the chile and chicken mixture.
  8. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  9. Tear the tortillas into strips and divide in- to thirds.
  10. Add them to the pan and cook until they are hot, stirring with a spoon from time to time.
  11. Sprinkle the cheese over the enchiladas.
  12. Cover the pan and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, enchiladas, green enchiladas, main dish, stove top

Spicy Spaghetti with Grilled Chicken

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Spicy Spaghetti with Grilled Chicken has a spin on your normal spaghetti recipe. This quick and healthy recipe will be one everyone will love.

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  • 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 tablepsoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 6 ounce can of tomato paste
  • 1 pound cooked grilled chicken breast, cut into strips
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  1. Cook spaghetti according to the directions on the package, until it is al dente.
  2. Strain spaghetti and place in a large serving dish.
  3. Add minced garlic, chili pepper flakes, olive oil, and pepper, and tomato paste and mix together well.
  4. Grill chicken breasts, cut into strips, and stir into spaghetti.
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