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Monday, January 23, 2023

Easy Sweet Chili Chicken and Cauliflower-Lean and Green

10oz. frozen riced cauliflower
5 oz. Perdue Lightly breaded chicken breast nuggets
1 wedge light laughing cow cheese.
2 Tbls. Sugar Free sweet chili sauce (G. Hughes Brand)

In skillet cook cauliflower til browned.  Meanwhile, microwave chicken for 90 seconds, cut into bites.  Add cheese to skillet and melt.  Add in chicken and chili sauce. Stir and EAT!

1 Serving = 1 lean, 3 veggies, 1 fat, 1 condiment.

Spinach Mushroom Chicken-Lean and Green

 6 chicken breasts, thinly sliced (30 ounces total raw)
1.5 cups low fat plain Greek yogurt
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 Tbls. olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 ounces shredded mozzarella

In a 9 by 13 pan line chicken in single layer, top with spinach and then mushrooms.  Whisk Greek yogurt with chicken broth and seasonings.  layer on top of mixture.  layer mozzarella on last.  Bake at 375* for 45 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.
Each Serving: 1 lean, 1 vegetable, 1/2 condiment, 1 fat

Monday, January 16, 2023

Spinach Chicken Casserole - Lean and Green

 

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied.
8 oz. cream cheese softened (I use Neufchatel cheese)
2 cups spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided. 
4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cloves minced garlic.
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 

1.  Add olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a Ziplock bag along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Seal the bag and shake until mixed. Add the chicken breasts, seal, and massage so the chicken chunks are covered in the marinade, set aside for 15 minutes.  Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. Quickly wilt the spinach in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
3. Arrange chicken drained from the marinade in a baking dish, Spread the softened cream cheese over the chicken breasts and lay spinach on top of the cream cheese. Finally, sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
4. Bake the spinach chicken casserole for 20-30 minutes. . Serve with a side of cauliflower rice, or baked veggies. Enjoy!

2 servings
Each Serving: 1 lean, 1 vegetable, 1 condiment, 1 fat