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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

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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  • CourseMain Dish
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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

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

November 30, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect appetizer to bring to your next gathering! This recipe makes plenty to share and has all the flavors of your favorite spinach artichoke dip but better!


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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds of baby bella mushrooms whole
  • 10 ounces frozen, chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 13.75 ounce canned artichoke hearts drained, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 large scallion chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup mozzarella part-skim shredded
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 tablespoons plain bread crumbs grated
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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees F.
  2. Rinse mushrooms, parsley and scallion under cool running water and set out to dry.
  3. Carefully remove the stems of the mushrooms from the mushroom caps, leaving the caps whole.
  4. Chop 1 cup of the mushroom stems and place in large bowl, discard the rest.
  5. Add the thawed, drained spinach and the drained and chopping artichoke hearts to the bowl of mushroom stems.
  6. Add the garlic, parsley, scallion and black pepper to the bowl and stir to combine the seasonings into the vegetables.
  7. Add the cream cheese, and combine well.
  8. Add mozzarella and parmesan cheese and combine well.
  9. Using a spoon, fill the mushrooms caps with the spinach artichoke filling. Top with bread crumbs. Depending on the size of the mushroom caps, you may have extra filling.
  10. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Serving number of mushrooms may vary depending on size of mushrooms.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, artichoke, mushrooms, Snacks, spinach, Vegetarian

One Pot Lentil Soup

April 24, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Need a hearty and quick pantry staple dinner option? Look no further than our One Pot Lentil Soup! Packed with lentils, potatoes and spinach, this soup powerhouse is easy to make and a great meat-free option!   


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  • CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals
Servings
6 1.5 Cups
Servings
6 1.5 Cups
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 Tbsp garlic Minced
  • 1/4 Cup onion Diced
  • 1/2 Cup carrot Diced
  • 2 Stalks celery Diced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 Cup tomato sauce no salt added
  • 1 1/4 Cup Brown dry lentils
  • 14.5 Oz Canned Potatoes Drained
  • 2 Cups water
  • 2 Cups low sodium chicken broth no sugar added option
  • 1/2 Tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tsp cumin
  • 3 Cups baby spinach leaves
Servings: 1.5 Cups
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  1. In a large pot, add avocado oil. Add in the garlic, diced onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes until carrots and celery are soft, stirring frequently.
  2. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, and lentils to the pot and combine with the carrot and celery mixture. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add canned potatoes to the pot.
  4. Pour in 2 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth.
  5. Add in black pepper, oregano and cumin. Stir to combine, cover, and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are cooked.
  7. With a handheld emulsion blender, briefly emulsify about ¼ of the soup in the pot while leaving the texture chunky. If using a regular blender, remove ¼ of the soup and add the blender. Blend until smooth and place back in the pot.
  8. Stir in spinach leaves into the soup and let simmer for 5 more minutes or until spinach is wilted.
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Sautéed Vegetable and Potato Hash

March 24, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Hashbrowns don’t have to be for breakfast! Enjoy this savory Sauteed Vegetable and Potato Hash recipe any time of the day!

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Ingredients
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil Divided
  • .5 Cup red onion Chopped
  • .5 Cup red bell pepper Chopped
  • .5 Cup zucchini Chopped
  • .5 Cup Mushroom Chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 Teaspoon salt
  • 4 Cups Frozen Shredded Hashbrowns Thawed
  • 6 Cups spinach
  • .5 Cup Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/4 Cup green onion tops Chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and food preparation area.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  3. To the onions, add peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and seasonings. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings. Cook for about 8 – 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through.
  4. Remove all vegetables from the pan and set aside.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan over medium-high heat. Add hashbrowns in an even layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure even browning.
  6. When the hashbrowns are cooked through, lower the heat, and add the sauteed vegetables. Stir to combine.
  7. Add spinach and stir gently to combine. Cook until spinach is just wilted.
  8. Evenly top with cheese and green onions, then serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: mushroom, potato, red bell pepper, red onion, spinach, vegetable, zucchini

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