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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

Pad Thai Egg Rolls

May 16, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking to roll up something different for Dinner Tonight? Try out Pad Thai Egg Rolls, they fry up perfectly in an air fryer and provide a nice crunch to your dinner. The family will surely enjoy this “twist” on a traditional favorite.

Megan Glidden

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups roasted chicken breast shredded
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper julienned
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 Eggroll wrappers
  • Non stick cooking spray
Servings: egg rolls
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  1. Wash hands and clean all cooking surfaces
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees
  3. In a large bowl combine, shredded chicken, shredded cabbage, julienned red bell peppers, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro leaves, and mix
  4. In a small bowl mix together, reduced fat peanut butter, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice and red pepper flakes.
  5. Add sauce to chicken and vegetable mixture, stir until well combined
  6. Put egg roll wrapper on your clean cooking surface. Spoon approximately ½ cup of mixture over the bottom third of the wrapper.
  7. Wet the outside edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the edges toward the center of the wrapper and roll closed.
  8. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and mixture.
  9. Spray egg rolls with nonstick spray and place seam side down in the air fryer. Ensure there is enough room for air to flow around eggrolls. You may have to cook in batches.
  10. Cook egg rolls for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes

Pad Thai Egg Rolls Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 eggroll (143g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 430 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 42 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 359 mg 8 %

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Pinto Bean Soup with Lime Crema

January 2, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This hearty soup is made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is delicious and nutritious on its own, but you can also top with your favorite fresh ingredients such as diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeno, and sliced avocado!


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Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cup Canned Pinto Beans drained, divided
  • 1.5 cup Canned Diced Tomatoes and Chilies no sodium, drained
  • 2 cups Canned Whole Kernel Corn low sodium, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. In a blender or food processer, blend at least 1 cup of pinto beans until smooth. You can blend more pinto beans for a creamier soup.
  2. To a large pot, add garlic and olive oil over medium heat. Let cook for about 3 minutes.
  3. To pot, add chopped onion. Let cook until translucent.
  4. To pot, add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. To pot, add blended pinto beans, whole pinto beans, canned tomatoes and chilies, corn, and vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the whole beans are fully cooked.
  7. While the soup is simmering, to a small bowl add the yogurt and lime juice. Stir to combine. You may add a teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  8. Serve soup in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of lime crema drizzled on top. You may also top with your favorite toppings such as low-fat shredded cheese, pico de gallo, or avocado. Please note that these recommended toppings are not included in the nutrition information.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, pinto beans, soup, soups, Vegetarian

Chili Lime Edamame

January 9, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

With only three ingredients (YES, three), our Chili Lime Edamame is a simple yet flavorful way to zing up your snack time!


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Ingredients
  • 2 cup edamame in pods
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Low Sodium Chili Lime Seasoning (Tajin)
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Cook edamame according to packaging.
  3. Place edamame in a bowl and pour lime juice over the pods. Stir to evenly distribute.
  4. Top the edamame with the chili lime seasoning and mix to your liking.
  5. Serve warm/hot and enjoy!
  6. Note: To eat the edamame, put the pod in your mouth, slide out the edamame beans with your teeth, and discard of the pods.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: app, appetizer, appetizers, edamame, snack, snacking, Snacks

Chimichurri Grilled Zucchini

September 22, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

The real game-day MVP is a great versatile sauce or marinade. Chimichurri is the perfect mix of herbs and spices to liven up your tailgate or any night the grill is fired up!


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Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers deseeded and diced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 cup parsley Stems Removed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves Stems Removed and chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Zucchini
  • 3 large zucchini cuthalf lengthwisestrips
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese
Servings: 1/2 zucchini servings
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  1. Wash your hands and sanitize all surfaced
  2. Wash and prepare ingredients
  3. Combine the ingredients for the chimichurri sauce in a large bowl and set aside
  4. Prepare zucchini, slice into uniform strips so they grill evenly.
  5. Heat up grill and spray with oil
  6. Add sliced zucchini to your chimichurri sauce and mix well.
  7. Place zucchini on grill and cook until tender
  8. Remove from heat and top with parmesan cheese
  9. Serve and enjoy
Recipe Notes

Chimichurri sauce is a very versatile condiment: You can add it to beef, chicken, or pork. It can be incorporated into meatballs or used as a marinade for fajitas. It can also be utilized as a unique salad dressing.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, grill, Grilling, healthy side dish, Side Dishes, zucchini

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