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Stove Top Green Enchiladas

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Stove Top Green Enchiladas is perfect for those evenings when you’re short on time but want to prepare a healthy meal for your family.


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups diced green chilies
  • 2 cups reduced-fat unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded, skinless chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 corn tortillas 6 inch
  • 1 cup reduced-fat extra-sharp finely shredded cheddar cheese
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  1. Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in the oil.
  3. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chilies, chicken broth, chicken and garlic powder.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  6. Mix the cornstarch into about 1/4 cup of cold water until all the lumps are gone.
  7. Add to the chile and chicken mixture.
  8. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  9. Tear the tortillas into strips and divide in- to thirds.
  10. Add them to the pan and cook until they are hot, stirring with a spoon from time to time.
  11. Sprinkle the cheese over the enchiladas.
  12. Cover the pan and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, enchiladas, green enchiladas, main dish, stove top

Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta is a quick and healthy meal that will be sure to satisfy everyone at your table! Try out this recipe and our many others!

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 tablepsoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 28 ounce jar low-sodium spaghetti sauce
  • 1 14 ounce can unsalted petite diced tomatoes drained
  • 3 ounces low-fat or fat-free cream cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, half of the spaghetti sauce and the drained tomatoes. Let simmer 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cut cream cheese into small chunks. Add to chicken and tomato sauce mixture.
  4. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach. Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is slightly wilted.
  5. Pour chicken and tomato sauce mixture over pasta, mix well. Top with one cup of the shredded mozzarella. Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce, and remaining mozzarella.
  6. Bake, uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, leftovers, pasta, protein, spinach

Mexican Lasagna

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Try this version of Mexican Lasagna for dinner tonight for a dish full of flavor! It’s a simple go-to family meal everyone will love!


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 8 ounce package fat free cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water before slicing. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey, onion, and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder. Pour enchilada sauce in a shallow bowl. Dip tortillas in sauce to coat.
  4. Place two tortillas in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; spread with half of the beef mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  9. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, easy, lasagna, mexican, protein, Turkey

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