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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

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.

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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

Pasta with Spinach Sauce

March 8, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This simple pasta dish is quick to make and tastes amazing. The spinach packs a bright flavor. Serve as a side or main dish. Leftovers can be reheated with a little bit of water to loosen the sauce.


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4 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces penne rigate dry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 9 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 5 ounces fat free plain cream cheese
  • 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Cook pasta until al dente, following package directions omitting salt. Before draining, reserve at least ½ cup of pasta cooking water and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add part of the spinach and season with salt. Stir until wilted adding handfuls of spinach at a time.
  5. When the spinach is wilted, but still bright green, stir in cream cheese and 1/3 cup pasta water. Save remaining pasta water to loosen the sauce, if needed.
  6. Add grated parmesan cheese and nutmeg to the sauce and stir well.
  7. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and black pepper.
Recipe Notes

Pasta with Spinach Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Cup (169g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 540 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 50 g 18 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 285 mg 20 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 153 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: main dish, pasta, spinach, Vegetarian

Italian Tortellini Soup

December 14, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Chilly Weather=TIME FOR SOUP! Our Italian Tortellini Soup is a cozy yet flavorful dish and is a great addition to any menu!


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Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons no salt added tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fat free half and half
  • 3 cups cheese tortellini
  • 2 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/3 cup 2% reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Add oil to a pot on medium-high heat.
  3. Once the pot is hot, add in your turkey. Cook until lightly brown.
  4. Add onion and garlic to the ground turkey and allow the turkey to brown until the onions and garlic become translucent.
  5. Next, add in your tomato paste, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and chili flakes and mix until well combined.
  6. Pour in your chicken broth and stir to combine the ingredients. Continue to cook on high for 5-7 minutes until the soup comes to a boil.
  7. Stir in the salt and half and half until well combined.
  8. Add in your tortellini and cook as directed on the package. (Approximately 3-6 minutes)
  9. Add in the spinach and stir. Lower the pot to low heat to avoid further cooking of tortellini but to maintain a warm soup.
  10. Once the spinach has wilted, add in the cheese before serving.
  11. Serve and enjoy!
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Spinach, Mushroom and Feta Stuffed Flank Steak

June 28, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Want to mix it up on the grill? Try this stuffed flank steak stuffed with veggies and cheese! Served up in beautiful medallions this is a great recipe to impress friends and family at a cookout or for date night!


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6 medallions
Ingredients
  • 1.25 pounds Flank Steak lean and fat trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon course kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms chopped
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup Fat Free feta cheese
  • Cooking twine
Servings: medallions
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water.
  2. Lay the flank steak on a work surface, cover it with a sheet of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or other hard and sanitized kitchen object to tenderize the meat. Once flattened and tenderized a bit, remove the plastic wrap.
  3. To butterfly your flank steak using a sharp knife, lay your hand flat on the top of the steak, and slice horizontally to cut the flank steak in half. Cut almost all the way across, leave about 1/2 to ¾ of an inch intact on the far end of the flank steak. Lay open the flank steak flat like a book.
  4. Sprinkle the salt on both sides of the steak and set it aside.
  5. In a skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the olive oil is heated saute the mushrooms, spinach, and garlic until softened, wilted, and fragrant. Remove from heat.
  6. Spread the spinach mixture across the laid open flank steak, leaving about ½ an inch on all sides with no filling. Spread the feta cheese on top of the spinach mixture.
  7. Select a long side to begin rolling from, begin by tucking a corner and rolling evenly across the steak, and continue to roll until it is entirely rolled.
  8. Using the cooking twine tie around the rolled flank steak to secure the roll and prevent the filling from spilling out.
  9. Place the flank steak on a heated grill over direct heat at between 450-500 degrees. Brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat or turn the temperature down to between 350-400 degrees. Continue to cook for approximately 25 minutes or until steak reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  10. Remove from heat and let rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into 6 pinwheels, remove string with a knife, or clean scissors before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, feta cheese, flank steak, grill, Grilling, main, main dish, mushroom, spinach, steak

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