Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a ridiculously luscious chicken soup with chopped baby spinach and pillowy potato gnocchi dumplings. Overall this soup is pretty effortless and I love to use leftover chicken, which makes whipping up this soup a cinch. A hearty soul-warming soup on your table in no time. Truth be told I’ve never heard of […]
A bowl of creamy Roasted Tomato Pumpkin Soup will keep you warm and full during these chilly fall and winter months. Fresh Roma tomatoes are roasted and pureed with pumpkin puree, shallots, garlic, fresh thyme and a few dried spices. Drizzle with a little olive oil and heavy cream and then top with fresh basil. Serve with a […]
This post is sponsored by Litehouse. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This fully loaded fall salad is packed with tasty vegetables and grilled chicken. I’m so excited for fall to be coming. Everything changes 180 degrees, the only thing I try to keep the same is to keep wearing shorts! Weird I know… […]
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is a healthier version of your favorite restaurant dish with the most delicious creamy Parmesan sauce, fresh broccoli, chicken, and a touch of lemon. Its comforting, filling, and has about half the calories of the restaurant version. This dish was inspired by one of my favorite East coast pasta dishes […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken Kabobs can be made on the grill or in the oven and are packed with flavor from a delicious homemade marinade with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and paprika. When it comes to weekend entertaining, I absolutely love firing up the grill and preparing our meal outside. Now to be totally […]
Sheet Pan Asian Chicken Stir Fry is the easiest way to make a quick stir fry that’s full of flavor in under 15 minutes! Stir fries are one of those dinners that I rely on all the time. They are fast, easy, and I almost always have ingredients on hand that can quickly morph into […]
A rich brown sauce made with Marsala wine that envelopes the chicken and infuses the mushrooms forms a mouthwatering dish that tantalizes your taste buds in this episode of POV Italian Cooking. This video features a Weight Watcher version of Chicken Marsala that replaces several key ingredients with a low-calorie alternative without compromising the flavor. […]
This Slow Cooker Creole Chicken and Okra Stew is full of traditional flavors without all the extra fat and calories. Plus it is Low Carb, Paleo, and Whole30 friendly. The flavors of a traditional Creole Chicken Stew packed with spice, lots of okra, and tender, fall of the bone chicken can’t be beat. And lucky […]
Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs make the best weeknight dinner with virtually no cleanup since everything is cooked on one sheet pan. Plus the homemade honey mustard sauce made with honey olive oil, garlic, whole grain mustard, and thyme couldn’t be more delicious. In my opinion, it’s hard to beat anything that is covered in […]
Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken is the perfect meal as we approach warmer spring and summer months. Not only is all the work done by the slow cooker meaning you never have to turn on the stove, the mango salsa screams summer with its bright and fresh flavors. I have been making versions of this dish […]
Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken Breasts have all the flavor of your favorite Thai curry but is much healthier than your favorite take-out version. Recently I have had some friends ask about simple ways to start eating healthier all week. They don’t all have time to cook every night, may be on a limited budget, […]
Healthy Kung Pao Chicken is full of all the flavor of the classic Chinese take-out dish, tastes amazing, and is a meal you can feel good about feeding your family. After a crazy weekend, I had absolutely no desire to cook and was seriously craving Chinese take out. But since we have been trying to […]
This Instant Pot Tikka Masala Chicken couldn’t be any easier and is healthy, Whole30 and Paleo friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s funny how much I love Indian food these days when it is something I had never even tried until about five years ago. Growing up in a tiny town in New […]
This simple four ingredient Skillet Lemon Oregano Chicken couldn’t be easier and has so much delicious Greek flavor. Lately I have been on a citrus kick and adding citrus to just about everything. And surprisingly this simple chicken dish packed with lemon was one of our favorite meals last week. The combination of lemon, garlic, […]
These Sriracha Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy and surprisingly light and healthy without any refined sugar. These chicken skewers marinated in soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, lime, and plenty of Sriracha are just the thing to celebrate the start of grilling season. The chicken is tender, juicy, and full […]
This lightened up version of Chicken Saltimbocca has all the flavor of the traditional recipe without all the fat and calories plus chicken, lemon, and prosciutto is always a good thing. This quick and easy dinner may just be my new favorite meal, especially because it feels fancy and tastes like something you would get […]
This grilled chicken breast post is sponsored by The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council– A fantastic savory blueberry relish with rosemary and balsamic vinegar. This is perfect to add on top of juicy grilled chicken breast for an easy summer meal. With summer bearing down on us (eventually!), It’s time for berries and blueberries are a… […]
The classic Orange Chicken made in the slow cooker and served with fluffy brown rice on the side. Feed the family with this healthier version of the famous takeout! I know, crispy battered chicken usually always tastes awesome. I get that, but sometimes it’s okay to lighten up one of the most popular Chinese takeout meals… […]
Chicken and Rice Enchiladas couldn’t be any easier. In this recipe you toss cooked, shredded chicken with leftover rice, sautéed peppers, onions and garlic with homemade enchilada sauce. Roll that deliciousness into flour tortillas, smother with more sauce and freshly grated cheddar cheese for the ultimate enchilada experience! Serve with sour cream, green onions and hot sauce. […]
Chicken shawarma wraps have to be one of my favorite foods in life. When ever we get take out from our favorite Mediterranean restaurant we all order the chicken shawarma wraps. And a salad. Extra garlic sauce on the side. What keeps us ordering the wrap is that it’s simple. It doesn’t have a bunch […]
A quick creamy tomato soup that takes little to no time to whip up? Sign me up! Canned whole tomatoes blended with sautéed vegetables is pureed and topped with Gruyere toasts! The color is gorgeous the flavor is spot on delicious. You’ll never want to eat canned tomato soup again. I’ve never been a tomato soup […]
This simple and hearty Healthy Garden Minestrone is packed with vegetables, white beans, and pasta for a filling and satisfying meal. I have always been a huge fan of the simple classic Italian minestrone soup. Essentially its a simple vegetable soup with pasta and white beans in a tomato broth. It can be made with […]
This is a quick and easy elegant holiday meal or first course. It would also be nice for a New Year’s brunch. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1-2 per person vegan puff pastry shells 2 cans white asparagus pieces 2 cups soy yogurt 1½ teaspoons vegetable bouillon powder ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder ½ teaspoon anise powder splash […]
Hearty and delicious, this soup is quick and easy to make and is a whole meal in a bowl. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package soy protein (chickun style) pieces 1 (16 ounce can) cannellini beans (or other white bean) 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 […]
If you haven’t met farro yet, let me introduce you. Farro is an ancient grain with long-ago origins in western Asia. It has an earthy, nutty flavor and a chewy texture that works well in everything from winter soups to hearty salads. Italian cooks have enjoyed this grain for years, and it’s beginning to catch […]