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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!


Marry Me Chicken
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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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Instructions
  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

Panko Onion Rings with Homemade Ranch

March 15, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Start your game day off with a traditional favorite! This healthier baked alternative still gives us that crunch and flavor that’s sure to score with the crowd!


Panko Onion Rings with Homemade Ranch
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Panko Onion Rings with Homemade Ranch
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6 servings (5 onion rings + 1 tablespoon dip)
Ingredients
Onion Rings
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions ½ thick slices
  • 4 large eggs whisked
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Homemade Ranch Dip
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon water
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Onion Rings (Oven)
  1. Clean your area and preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Prep 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick spray and set aside.
  3. Take onions and place them in an ice bath while prepping the remaining ingredients.
  4. Next place your all-purpose flour, whisked eggs, and panko breadcrumbs into three separate plates/containers.
  5. To the panko add the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt and mix well.
  6. One by one, take a ring of onion and evenly coat with flour, followed by egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
  7. Lay them flat on the baking sheet and once all are coated place them into the oven.
  8. Allow onion rings to bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown. Spray with olive oil spray halfway through.
  9. Finish the baked onion rings with a dried parsley garnish and serve.
Onion Rings (Air Fryer)
  1. Preheat your air fryer, if necessary.
  2. Follow steps 2 through 6 from the above instructions.
  3. Place onion rings into an air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Cook at 400°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Spray with olive oil spray halfway through.
  5. Finish the air fryer onion rings with a dried parsley garnish and serve.
Homemade Ranch Dip
  1. In a bowl mix plain Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, pepper, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and water. Mix until well combined.
  2. Eat with onion rings and enjoy!
  3. Note: Add more water to change the consistency of the dip to your liking.
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Grape and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

June 25, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this uniquely delicious turkey sandwich! The combination of grapes and avocado is unexpected but you’ll devour it!

 

Learn how to slice an avocado with this how-to- video.

Grape and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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This unique combination is sure to please the whole family! Serve these sandwiches with side of frozen sweet potato fries
Servings
8 1/2 sandwich servings
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8 1/2 sandwich servings
Grape and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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This unique combination is sure to please the whole family! Serve these sandwiches with side of frozen sweet potato fries
Servings
8 1/2 sandwich servings
Servings
8 1/2 sandwich servings
Ingredients
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • 8 oz thin sliced turkey breast low sodium
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 cup red grapes sliced in half
  • 4 sprays Olive Oil Cooking Spray
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  1. Place bread slices on a clean surface. Spread mustard evenly on 4 bread slices.
  2. Layer your sandwiches with 1-2 slices of turkey meat,1 slice swiss cheese, sliced avocado. Last, top with sliced grapes.
  3. Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the sandwich.
  4. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and grill each side of the sandwich for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Grape & Avocado Grilled Cheese Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 sandwich (114g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 30 mg 10 % Sodium 440 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 160 mg 10 % Iron 1.5 mg 8 % Potassium 200 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, avocados, bread, breads, cheese, dinner, grain, grape, lunch, protein, recipe, recipes, sandwich, sandwiches, school, Turkey

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