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Asparagus Chicken Bake with Bacon and Ranch

Asparagus Chicken Bake with Bacon and Ranch

This is a simple and easy dinner that is bursting with flavor. Ingredients: 1 pound thin skinless boneless chicken breasts 1/2 pound asparagus chopped into thirds 6 strips bacon (I used precooked) cut into small pieces 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning powder 

Sundried Tomato and Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Sundried Tomato and Chicken Parmesan Pasta

I am not going to lie, I love sundried tomatoes so much I could eat them straight from the jar. This pasta dinner combines sauteed chicken tenders with fettucine (or a pasta of your choice) in a creamy parmesan sauce filled with sundried tomatoes. Ingredients: 

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

I love chicken parmesan! This meatloaf mimics the flavor profile of chicken parm and lightens it up in a quick and easy meat loaf. I served this with angel hair parmesan pasta, mozzarella sticks, and vegetables.

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground chicken

1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

1 cup marina sauce

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

Topping:

1 cup marina sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

fresh basil

Directions:

  1. Spray a bread pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Gently mix chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, eggs, and spices in a medium bowl.
  3. Press mixture into a bread pan.
  4. Spread extra marinra sauce on top.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Sprinkle fresh basil on top of the cheese.
  7. Spray olive oil spray on aluminum foil (to prevent cheese sticking) and cover the meatloaf with the foil.
  8. If baking immediately bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes.
  9. If baking after prepping and refrigerating bake for an hour before removing the foil. Then bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
  10. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Tex Mex Chicken Pot Pie

Tex Mex Chicken Pot Pie

If you like pot pie, I highly suggest you try this variation. The poblano pepper, pepper jack cheese, and spices add just enough to make this dish stand out. If you want to intensify the spice feel free to add jalapeno or chipotle peppers. Ingredients: 

Maple Glazed Chicken and Apples

Maple Glazed Chicken and Apples

Even I was a little unsure of how this was taste; however, thankfully this was a simple and tasty meal. My kids raved over how well the apples paired with the chicken. I served this with baked potatoes topped with shredded cheese, plain nonfat Greek 

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

I know chicken noodle soup is a common favorite; however, I find it too boring to enjoy. This chicken soup has a little spice (you can adjust this) and puts a new twist on a common favorite that can warm you up on a cool day.

Ingredients:

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts diced

2 bell peppers diced

1/2 onion diced

1 can coconut milk

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 tablespoons Thai seasoning stir in paste

1 package Thai stir fry rice noodles

5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

juice and zest from 2 limes

Optional: roasted peanuts and scallions for topping

Directions:

  1. Add chicken, peppers, onion, coconut milk, fish sauce, Thai paste, chicken broth, and lime juice/zest to a crock pot.
  2. Stir to mix together.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  4. 15 minutes prior to serving add Thai noodles.
  5. Stir and serve in large bowls.
  6. Top with roasted peanuts and diced scallions.
  7. Enjoy!
Caribbean Grilled Chicken

Caribbean Grilled Chicken

Whenever I make grilled chicken, I like to marinate it in advance so it can soak up the flavor.  This chicken was tender, moist, and bursting with flavor.  I served this chicken with mango coleslaw and roasted sweet potato. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts cut into 

<strong>Jamaican Jerk Chicken</strong>

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This jerk chicken is flavorful, moist, and absolutely delicious.  I used chicken thighs, but you can use chicken breasts or tenderloins if you prefer all white meat.  The marinade and spice blend takes a few minutes to mix together, but the end result is worth 

Chorizo and Chicken Enchiladas

Chorizo and Chicken Enchiladas

I love chorizo and it paired so well with chicken in these enchiladas.  This is a great meal prep dinner that is filled with veggies and easy to adjust depending on your spice preferences.

Ingredients:

1 pound chorizo

1 large chicken breast diced

1 teaspoon paprika

4 cups kale diced

2 cans fire roasted tomatoes

1 8 ounce cup tomato sauce

½ onion diced

1 jalapeno diced

2 cloves garlic diced

3-4 cups shredded cheese divided (I used a mixture of Mexican, Taco, and Pepper Jack)

8 large tortillas (I used sundried tomato carb balance wraps)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 if cooking immediately.
  2. Brown the chorizo in a nonstick skillet and drain.
  3. Spray another skillet with olive oil spray.  Sprinkle the chicken with paprika.  Cook on medium until just done.  Transfer the chicken to the skillet with the chorizo and mix together.
  4. Add diced jalapenos to the meat mixture.
  5. Add the kale, onion, garlic, and tomatoes to a large skillet.  Mix together and heat on medium for 10 minutes.
  6. Add 1-2 cups of the sauce to the base of a 9×13 pan. Set aside 1-2 cups of sauce to top the enchiladas. 
  7. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the meat mixture.  Add the remaining sauce to the chicken mixture.
  8. Fill tortillas with ½ to 1 cup of the mixture.  Place tortillas seam down in the pan. 
  9. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas.
  10. Top with shredded cheese.  I used half pepper jack and half taco blend.
  11. Bake 20-25 minutes if cooking immediately.  Bake 45 minutes if cooking after refrigerating.
  12. Note: If meal prepping in advance wait to top with the shredded cheese until you are placing this in the oven.
  13. Enjoy!
Chorizo and Chicken Enchiladas
Peanut Chicken with Veggie Noodles

Peanut Chicken with Veggie Noodles

Have I mentioned how much I love peanut butter? It is one of my ultimate favorite flavors. I never thought about combining peanut butter and vegetables, but now that I have I am addicted. I modified this recipe to up the veggies and lower the