Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce, washed, patted dry and cut in half length-wise
- 8 oz. rotisserie chicken breast meat
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 1 t. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 t. honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
Grilled Romaine with Roasted Chicken Salad
Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference. Raw Romaine lettuce is a delicious, nutritious and crispy addition to any salad.…
Ingredients
- 1 T. real mayonnaise
- 2 T. Greek yogurt
- 2 t. Dijon mustard
- 1 T. red wine vinegar
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 2 t. dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz. rotisserie chicken breast, chuck into equal size cubes
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3/4 c. pecans, roughly chopped
- 15 red grapes, washed and cut in half
- 3 T. fresh parsley, washed, stems removed and finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced, green part only
- 4-6 large Romaine lettuce leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Chunky Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
This lightly dressed chicken salad is so delicious and satisfying. Although this recipe calls for pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, feel free to…
Ingredients
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. white mushrooms, sliced
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 green onions, ends removed and chopped thin, white and green parts separated
- 2/3 c. dry Marsala wine
- 6 c. chicken stock, preferably organic
- 3 c. rotisserie chicken, shredded
Chicken Marsala Soup
This delicious, light soup delivers the classic flavors of Chicken Marsala in a bowl. The earthy combination of fresh mushrooms, green…
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup light dairy sour cream
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast or turkey breast (about 8 ounces)
- 1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chile peppers, drained or 1 or 2 canned jalapeño chile peppers, rinsed, seeded and finely chopped (see Tip)
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro or ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
- 1 cup canned black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
I lightened up this enchilada recipe with a creamy filling that includes just a small amount of light sour cream, rather…
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 package cubed butternut squash
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 cup asparagus
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
- EVOO
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Avocado (optional)
Chicken and Butternut Squash Bake
This healthy chicken and butternut squash recipe is one of my favorites! I meal prep this meal almost every Sunday so…
Ingredients
- 3 T. chili powder
- 1½ T. smoked paprika
- 2 t. onion powder
- 2 t. garlic powder
- 2 t. ground cumin
- ½ t. cayenne pepper
- 1 t. dried oregano
- 2 t. sea salt
- #Cilantro-Lime Sauce#
- 1 c. plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 T. homemade fajita seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 T. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 orange pepper, sliced thin
- ½ small red onion, sliced thin
- 1 T. balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 c. rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2-3 T. homemade fajita seasoning
- ¼ c. chicken stock, preferably organic
- ¼ c. fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 green onions, green parts only, sliced
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and separated into individual leaves
Chicken Fajita Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Here’s a creative way to use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. For best results, prepare the…
Ingredients
- 3 qt chicken stock can use canned or homemade
- 1 lg onion chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 3-4 c. cooked boneless chicken meat (from a rotisserie chicken or canned chicken chunks)
- 1/2 c. green pepper chopped
- 3 TBS tomato paste or a can of diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 TBS chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 TBS. dried parsley
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 can dark red kidney beans drained
- 1 can black beans drained
- Tortilla chips and toppings of your choice: shredded cheese, green onions, lite sour cream, guacamole, etc.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a restaurant favorite, and so easy to make at home! Like any soup, the recipe is pretty…
Ingredients
- 3 c. cooked chicken meat, chopped into 1/2-in. pieces (from a rotisserie chicken, or 3 lg. boneless skinless chicken breasts that have been simmered in water until done)
- 2 c. cooked waxy potatoes (red or yellow), peeled, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
- 1 c. frozen or canned peas
- 3/4 c. chopped dill pickles
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 c. mayonaisse
- 1/4 c. Italian vinaigrette salad dressing
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Sliced pickles, green olives, and red pepper or pimento (or other vegetable slices) for decorating
Nutrients
- Calories: 147
- Carbohydrates: 7.5
- Fat: 6
- Protein: 16
- per 3/4-cup serving:
Olivieh – Persian Chicken, Egg, and Potato…
Now that summer is here, “cooking supper” has become “making supper.” It’s hot outside and I don’t want to make my…
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/8 c. Vegetable oil
- 1 small onion finely minced (1/4 c.)
- 1 12.5 oz. can white chunk chicken, drained (or 1 1/4 c. cooked shredded chicken meat)
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups colby-jack shredded cheese
- 3 c. (approx.) commercially available enchilada sauce that is low in sugar grams
Nutrients
- Calories: 324
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fat: 17.5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Sugar: 2
- per Enchilada:
Chicken Enchiladas with Red and Green Sauce
Where do you stand on The Great Tortilla Divide? I met my husband when we both worked at a Mexican food…
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts* (10-12 oz. each)
- 1 teaspoon salt optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 TBS. olive oil
- 2 TBS. butter
- 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Chicken Piccata
Leading off our series of Italian cuisine dishes that are a good fit for Type 2 Diabetics is Chicken Piccata. Chicken…
Ingredients
- 2-2.5 lbs. chicken wingettes
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 1/4 c. sugar-free maple-flavored pancake syrup
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, if desired, for a spicier flavor
Big Red Low-Sugar Chicken Wings
A spicy chicken wing appetizer that satisfies on the primal level – with a low-sugar dry rub providing intense flavor for…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup frozen seasoning blend chopped vegetables (onions, celery, green & red bell pepper)
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 14.5 ounce can petite cut diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
- 1 cup milk, plus up to 1/2 additional cup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fast cooking polenta
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- Additional finely shredded parmesan cheese, minced fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Chicken Bolognese with Creamy Garlicky Polenta
With our first cold snap of the season, thoughts of a big bowl of warm comfort food comes to mind. But,…
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 chicken-flavor bouillon cubes
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 c. uncooked white or brown rice
- Copious amounts of water
- Black pepper to taste
Chicken and Rice Soup
Okay, so there we were sitting at the table last night and he’s telling me about shtoup (soup). No real recipe,…