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Orzo Garlic Chicken

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This simple but flavorful Orzo Garlic Chicken is a great weeknight dinner.


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Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat, grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add orzo pasta, cook fro 8-10 minutes,until all dente, and drain.
  2. Heat the oil in a skilled over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minutes, until garlic is golden brown.
  3. Stir in chicken and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo.
  5. Plain spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted.
  6. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Orzo Garlic Chicken

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Cup (197g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	420					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	12	g			15	%	
Saturated Fat	2.5	g			13	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	85	mg			28	%	
Sodium	140	mg			6	%	
Total Carbohydrate	43	g			16	%	
Dietary Fiber	0	g			0	%	
Total Sugars	2	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	34	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	78	mg			6	%	
Iron	3	mg			15	%	
Potassium	468	mg			10	%

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Southwest Chicken Soup

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Southwest Chicken Soup is a hearty and healthy soup your family will love. This robust soup gets its flavor from spices instead of sodium.


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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 each onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken breasts chopped, cooked
  • 16 ounce can low sodium pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 14.5 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes un-drained
  • 8.25 ounce can no salt added whole kernel corn drained
  • 4.5 ounce can green chilies chopped, un-drained
  • 14.5 can chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 6 tablespoons reduced fat, sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn, chilies, chicken broth and cumin.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  5. Turn heat off and squeeze in lime juice.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls; top with sour cream and cilantro.
Recipe Notes

Southwest Chicken Soup Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (349g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 230 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 490 mg 21 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 20 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 66 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 560 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, beans, Chicken, chicken broth, corn, green chilies, protein, soup, vegetables

Breakfast Power Bowls

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Beef up your breakfast with this grab and go option! Bonus: it packs a protein punch to keep you full until lunch!

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Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean beef roast
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 russett potatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 3 eggs
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  1. Place the lean beef roast, the salsa verde, and low sodium beef broth in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  2. Wash, dry, and chop 2 russett potatoes. Coat with 1 tsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of pepper. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes on 400 degrees F or until cooked.
  3. Scramble 3 eggs, and shred the beef.
  4. Evenly distribute the potatoes, eggs, and the beef between 6 storage containers. Store in the fridge for up to 6 days.
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One Dish Chicken Green Beans and Potatoes

May 8, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

One Dish Chicken Green Beans and Potatoes a recipe by Dinner Tonight
One Dish Chicken Green Beans and Potatoes
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Ingredients
  • 4 medium red potatoes cut
  • 2 cups fresh green beans cut
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
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  1. Cut green beans into bite size pieces.
  2. Line one side of the pan with green beans.
  3. Cut potatoes into bite size pieces.
  4. Line opposite side of pan with the potatoes.
  5. Line the chicken breasts down the middle of the baking dish.
  6. Evenly distribute olive oil over the green beans, potatoes and chicken.
  7. Sprinkle Italian seasoning blend over the entire pan.
  8. Cover with foil and back for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
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One Skillet Chicken Couscous

May 8, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

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One Skillet Chicken Couscous
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth unsalted, reduced fat
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 5.9 ounce package couscous dry
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  1. Toast pecans and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil and garlic to pan and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken, spinach, chicken broth, pepper and basil.
  4. Bring to a boil and stir in couscous.
  5. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 6-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
  6. Stir in mixture adding in the pecans and cheese.
  7. Serve immediately.
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