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Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken

May 5, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Need a bold, no-fuss dinner for a busy night? Let your slow cooker do the work with this Spicy Peanut Chicken! It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect served over rice or noodles.

  • Toss everything in before work
  • Come home to a warm, protein-packed meal
  • Kid-friendly with just the right amount of spice!

Make dinner stress-free and delicious.

Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken
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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken breast skinless boneless, cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped
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  1. In a slow cooker place the chicken, onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
  2. In a small bowl combine the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chicken. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
  4. When ready to serve, stir in the lime juice, cilantro and peanuts. Serve with extra fresh chopped jalapenos for extra spice!
Recipe Notes

Spicyi Peanut Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (178g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.9 mg 6 % Potassium 560 mg 10 %

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Marry Me Chicken

February 3, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Love is in the air… and in the kitchen! 🍽️💕 This Valentine’s season, show your love with a cozy, homemade dinner. We’re giving Marry Me Chicken a heart-healthy makeover—just as romantic, but even better for you. Lighter ingredients, same irresistible flavor!


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes rehydrated and chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Olive Oil Cooking Spray
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  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat and coat lightly with cooking spray. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Work in batches if needed. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, spray additional oil and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant then add the oregano, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes sautéing an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the sun-dried tomatoes, bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Turn heat to low and whisk in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
  5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Place one-piece of chicken per plate, spoon ¼ of the sauce on the top, and sprinkle with ½ tablespoon parmesan.
  7. Pair with quinoa, brown rice, or a side of steamed broccoli.
Recipe Notes

Marry Me Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 oz (197g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 450 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 86 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 270 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, protein, spinach

Roasted Feta and Tomatoes

November 27, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Roasted Feta and Tomatoes is the perfect easy appetizer to throw together for any gathering or just before a family dinner. The acidity of tomatoes and savory flavors of feta pair well with rosé wine.


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8 1/4 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces Fat Free feta cheese in a block
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed and roughly chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons shallots chopped (about one medium size shallot)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves ribboned
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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 Degree F.
  2. In a 9 inch baking pan, arrange the feta cheese in the center and the cherry tomatoes around it.
  3. Evenly distribute the smashed garlic pieces and chopped shallot around the dish. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top and drizzle olive oil evenly over everything.
  4. Bake in the oven for20-25 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften and burst. Switch oven to broil and broil the feta and tomatoes until the feta begins to brown and tomatoes are fully blistered.
  5. Remove from oven and break up the warm feta in to large chunks. Top with fresh basil.
  6. Serve with toasted baguette rounds, crackers or pita bread*
Recipe Notes

*Nutritional analysis does not include bread products for serving.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, feta, feta cheese, Snacks, tomatoes

Baked Ziti

April 7, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Big pasta dishes are always so comforting! Try our Baked Ziti recipe the next time you’re craving pasta.


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12 1 1/4 cup servings
Ingredients
Turkey "Sausage"
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 Tablespoons Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
Ziti
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 28 ounces tomato sauce unsalted
  • 28 ounce diced tomatoes no salt added
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend without salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound ziti noodles
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella reduced fat
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese, low-fat
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 large eggs
Servings: 1 1/4 cup servings
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  1. In a medium bowl, place turkey and all of the spices, and mix to combine well. Cover and let rest for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until beginning to soften. Add in the turkey sausage and cook until browned.
  3. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian herb blend, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat to begin the cooling process or place in an ice bath if you’re going to freeze.
  4. While the sauce simmers, boil the ziti noodles to less than “al dente”. Once noodles are cooked, drain and rinse them under cool water running water. Add into the sauce and stir to gently combine.
  5. In a bowl, combine the cheeses, parsley, and eggs. Whisk to combine.
  6. Option #1: In a 9x13 inch casserole dish place a layer of ziti noodles evenly on the bottom. Next, layer the cottage cheese mixture either in a single layer or in dollops centered where the 12 slices would be. Finally, layer the remaining ziti on top.
  7. Options #2: Layer your ziti in smaller sets of pans to eat now and later. For example, two 8x8 pans, or 4 loaf pans. Cover and prepare for freezing.
Cook Immediately
  1. Preheat the oven to 375*F. Cook covered in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165*F.
Freeze, Thaw & Cook
  1. Place in the freezer and store for up to 2 months. Ensure you've assembled your ziti for freezing in freezer-safe containers.
  2. Remove from the freezer 24 hours before cooking and place in the refrigerator to thaw.
  3. Cook covered in the oven at 375*F for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165*F.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, main, main dish, pasta, protein, Turkey

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

November 27, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

A versatile slow cooker recipe for hectic days when there’s no time to cook. You can use this delicious pulled pork for a variety of meals–tacos, sandwiches, or quesadillas.Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.


Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Cook Time
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Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 lb boneless pork butt or shoulder
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce reduced sodium
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Slow Cooker Directions
  1. Place onions in bottom of slow cooker. Place pork on top of onions. Sprinkle brown sugar, salt and pepper on top of pork.
  2. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.
  3. Drizzle half of the vinegar mixture over pork. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture. Cook pork on low for 8-10 hours.
  4. Remove meat and onions; drain. Shred meat and onions; top with remaining vinegar mixture.
Multifunction Cooker Directions
  1. Sauté pork and onions in 1 Tablespoon canola oil until browned and turn the roast to brown the other side.
  2. Remove roast and add 1 cup water to pan and stir to remove and bits of food that are stuck to the bottom.
  3. Return roast to pot and close and set the vent to close, cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
  4. Natural release and then remove roast and dump the water from the pot. Shred the meat.
  5. Return the meat to the pot and follow directions to make the vinegar mixture.
  6. Add the mixture to the pork and cook on the slow cooker setting for 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - AHA Nutrition Facts Serving size (143g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 160 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 535 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Heart Healthy, instantpot, main dish, multifunction, multifunction cooker, Pork, protein, Slow Cooker

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