This easy recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal is going to be your go-to favorite dish for those weeks you need to prepare meals ahead of time! The baked chicken, cheese-covered peppers, asparagus spears, and sweet potatoes make for a filling meal that is low in fat and high in fiber and protein. If one of your new year’s resolutions is to make more healthy meals at home, start with this one! [Read more…] about Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Preparation
Ensalada de Pollo Estilo Búfalo
Ingredients
- 1 libra de pechugas de pollo sin hueso y sin piel, cortadas en cubos
- 2 cucharaditas de aceite de oliva
- 1/4 cucharadita de pimienta
- 2 cucharadas de salsa picante estilo Luisiana
- 1 racimo de lechuga romana
- 3 tallos de apio picados
- 1 taza de zanahorias rallades
- 1/2 taza de aderezo "ranch" bajo en grasas
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- En un sartén antiadherente grande, saltee el pollo en el aceite hasta que ya no esté rosado. Cuele el pollo, y revuelva con la salsa picante y la pimienta con el pollo.
- Divida la lechuga romana entre 4 platos. Ponga el pollo, el apio y las zanahorias sobre la lechuga. Sírvalo con el aderezo.
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Stove Top Green Enchiladas
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.
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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- Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the oil.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chilies, chicken broth, chicken and garlic powder.
- Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cornstarch into about 1/4 cup of cold water until all the lumps are gone.
- Add to the chile and chicken mixture.
- Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Tear the tortillas into strips and divide in- to thirds.
- Add them to the pan and cook until they are hot, stirring with a spoon from time to time.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the enchiladas.
- Cover the pan and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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Spicy Spaghetti with Grilled Chicken
Spicy Spaghetti with Grilled Chicken has a spin on your normal spaghetti recipe. This quick and healthy recipe will be one everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tablepsoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 6 ounce can of tomato paste
- 1 pound cooked grilled chicken breast, cut into strips
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- Cook spaghetti according to the directions on the package, until it is al dente.
- Strain spaghetti and place in a large serving dish.
- Add minced garlic, chili pepper flakes, olive oil, and pepper, and tomato paste and mix together well.
- Grill chicken breasts, cut into strips, and stir into spaghetti.
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Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta
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!
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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- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- 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.
- Cut cream cheese into small chunks. Add to chicken and tomato sauce mixture.
- Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach. Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is slightly wilted.
- 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.
- Bake, uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
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