Spinach Pesto, Artichokes and Tomatoes
A healthy, flavorful, moist chicken dish made with spinach pesto, tomatoes, artichokes and topped with Parmesan cheese. Serves: 4 Servings Ingredients 1 lbs. chicken breast, skinless boneless sprinkle salt & pepper 1 tsp. olive oil ¼ cup onion, diced ¼ cup chicken broth 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 14 oz. can artichokes, […]
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, Wild Rice Soup
1 pound chicken breasts 4 cups broccoli florets chopped 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed and drained 1 small onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk 4 cups chicken stock or broth 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 […]
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Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados 1/4 cup light coconut milk 4 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder 3 tablespoons honey 2 ounces of dark chocolate (72% or higher), melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt for topping: whipped cream, coconut whipped cream, sprinkles, cocoa nibs Remove avocados from the skin (and pit) and place in a […]
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NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack! PREP: 10 MINS TOTAL: 10 MINS INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats) 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional) 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar […]
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Balsamic Chicken Tenders w/Veggies
Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp olive or avocado oil, divided 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced 16 oz fresh green beans 1.5 lb. chicken tenders Homemade Greek Dressing: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 fresh squeezed lemon 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp sea […]
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Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese
8 ounces whole wheat pasta noodles, such as shells, penne, rigatoni, or elbow 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cans artichoke quarters, drained 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour 2 1/2 cups non-fat milk 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup plain […]
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Zucchini Pasta With Creamy Avocado Pesto
2-3 zucchini, spiralized or cut into ¼ inch wide strips Sauce 1 avocado, ripe 1 clove garlic ½ cup fresh basil leaves 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Water as needed Salt and pepper to taste In a food processor, blend avocado, garlic, basil leaves and lemon juice until smooth, then […]
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Chicken zucchini bites with pistachio
Bored of the grilled chicken breast meal? Let’s transform the lean chicken breast into fun bites with zucchini and pistachio. A light recipe, fast and easy to prepare. 20 oz chicken breast 2 zucchini 2 oz unsalted pistachios 1 egg white 15 oz Parmesan cheese First thing to do: slice the zucchini on the long […]
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Tomato-Basil Spaghetti with Blackened Chicken
For Chicken: 4-6 chicken breasts scant 1 tbsp garlic powder ¾ tsp black pepper ½ tsp each salt and ground nutmeg ¼ cup each olive oil and water 1 lime, juice of For Pasta: 1 -1 1/2 lb spaghetti 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup olive oil 3 lb grape or cherry […]
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Avocado Pesto Linguine
16 ounces linguine 4 avocados 2 cloves garlic 1 cup fresh basil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (divided) 1 cup grated parmesan cheese Boil linguine according to directions in well salted water. In a food processor or blender, […]
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