Slow Cooker Kale and Sausage Soup This Slow Cooker Kale and Sausage Soup is comfort in a bowl - hearty, nourishing, and ridiculously easy to make. 🥣 It’s made with chicken sausage and beans for a protein-packed punch, but you can easily swap in a plant-based sausage...
Chicken Egg Roll Bowl Craving all the flavors of your favorite takeout egg roll without the deep fryer? This Chicken Egg Roll Bowl brings the crunch, the savory goodness, and all the veggie-loaded satisfaction in one fast, flavorful skillet. Lean ground chicken cooks...
Creamy Coconut Chicken with Turmeric and Garlic This Creamy Coconut Chicken with Turmeric and Garlic is pure comfort in a skillet. It is rich, golden, and just the right amount of cozy spice. Made with tender chicken simmered in a silky coconut milk sauce, it’s...
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM FAJITAS These Chicken and Mushroom Fajitas are all about making them your way! 🌮 Whether you wrap them in crisp lettuce, a whole grain tortilla, or pile them on a plate, this meal is as flexible as it is flavorful. Go fresh with your salsa and...
ROASTED GARLIC TAHINI SAUCE WITH PROTEIN AND VEGGIES This creamy, dreamy sauce is packed with rich roasted garlic flavor, a nutty tahini base, and just the right balance of sweet and spicy to keep things interesting. It’s an awesome combination of protein and produce,...
CHOCOLATE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN Combining smoky heat with chocolate may sound unconventional, but trust me, it's a winning combination! For a heart-healthy twist, I've opted for chicken in this recipe, but lean flank steak or tofu would also work beautifully. If...
PORTUGUESE-STYLE PERI PERI CHICKEN As we were recently in Portugal, I could not wait to create some Portuguese dishes upon our return. Though seafood is an absolute favorite of mine, by the time we got home, we were craving chicken 😀. The original recipes use whole...
CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS There is something about these, that I keep making them and making them and making them. They are such a tasty, easy, make-ahead if desired, family-pleasing meal. There are many variants of enchilada recipes from various countries....
POLYNESIAN CHICKEN COMBO These sweet and sassy flavors are like a burst of sunshine in any season, but grilling takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness. While I designed this recipe with chicken in mind, it's versatile enough to work with salmon or seitan...
CREAMY BASIL CHICKEN 🌱🐓🌱Not everyone desires fruit in every dish, so this dish does not contain fruit, but of course I strongly encourage some fruit on the side (ie. the Hawaiian Tropical Fruit Salad😊). This garlicky, creamy basil chicken dish is a healthy take on an...
SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN ON GREENS The combination of sweet and spicy and never gets old. It keeps your taste buds on high alert, which helps remind you to savor what you are eating, slowing the pace, deliciously. This is a great recipe to prepare extra for weekday...
CUE’ING UP TACOS Though we might be avoiding turning our ovens on, it does not mean we have to give up Taco Tuesdays! The cue'ing up tacos on the grill are just as tasty as the stovetop version, without the massive cleanup. Highly suggest using a grill basket...
JAMMIN’ JAMBALAYA This traditional jambalaya dish is healthy comfort by going with a lean chicken sausage, less oil and less rice. Not a fan of chicken? Go with a spicy veggie sausage instead, doubling the portion and skipping the chicken breasts. Either way, I...
LEMON GARLIC-APRICOT CHICKEN This lemon garlic-apricot chicken is a recipe I have made and tweaked for years. It is spicy, sweet and sour — quite a tantalizing combination. It was originally for a slow cooker, and much more complicated. This is simplified and quick...
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKEN When it comes to cooking chicken, efficiency is key. To ensure your chicken and veggies are perfectly cooked, I've discovered a handy trick: microwave the veggies before roasting them alongside the chicken. This simple method...
MISO LIME CHICKEN Chicken can get a tad boring sometimes, so I try to spark things up here with a tasty zing from the miso and fresh lime juice. This seriously simple and tasty sauce works well with fish or tofu as well! 1 pound chicken tenders or chicken thighs...
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI OVEN RECIPE Elevate your iron intake with a delicious twist in this chicken and broccoli recipe. Pairing foods rich in iron with vitamin C sources boosts your body's absorption of dietary iron. With the addition of lemon, not only do you benefit...
CHICKEN KIEV-STYLE with rice This is based on the more famous Chicken Kiev, but lightened up and heart-healthy! The original recipe leaves the chicken with the skin, stuffs it with butter, dips it in egg and bread crumbs and deep fries it. This version has much less...
CURRIED CHICKEN SKEWERS These can be served as the main dish or as an appetizer. Prepping and marinating overnight in the refrigerator will maximize the flavors, but if you just have an hour or two, that will surely work here as well. Any favorite, on-hand combination...
picture from The Pioneer Woman JAMAICAN JERKED CHICKEN This recipe calls for Crisco oil, which I replaced with low sodium vegetable broth, as well as decreased the amount of sugars and sodium. Though it makes 10-12 servings, and most of us are not quite so many right...