Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

Source:  Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 8 servings • Size: 1 cup • Points +: 4 pts • Smart Points: 4
Calories: 190 • Fat: 1.5 g • Fiber: 5.6 g • Carbs: 23.1 g • Protein: 21 g

Ingredients:

  • 24 oz (1 1/2) lbs chicken breast
  • 14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • salt to taste

Directions:

Combine chicken broth, beans (drained), corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot.… Read More »

Spinach Frittata

Source: Simply Recipes.com

Ingredients
  • 1 lb spinach leaves (about 2 bunches), thoroughly cleaned
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 9 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Sun-dried tomatoes, about 2 Tbsp chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 oz feta or goat cheese  (I prefer feta)
Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 400°F.… Read More »

Pan-Seared Shrimp with Chive Grits and Salsa Verde

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup yellow stone-ground grits
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 2 pounds raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salsa Verde

Preparation

1. Bring 3 cups water, milk, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large heavy saucepan over high.… Read More »

Avocado Cauliflower Toast

Source: Delish

Ingredients
  • 1/2 head caulifloewr
  • 3 eggs, divided
  • kosher salt
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • pinch red chili flakes
Directions
  1. Grate cauliflower on a box grater. Transfer to a large bowl and mix with 1 egg and a large pinch of salt.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
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Chicken and Rice Casserole – Easy Weeknight Supper!

Ingredients
  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups instant white rice
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup butter, sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad

A ton of ingredients…but a short prep list!

Ingredients

 

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce*
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce* (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 9 ounces (250 grams) bean thread noodles**
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 12 cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts (about 3 1/2 ounces), rinsed
  • 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, very thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn if large
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 1 red jalapeño chile with seeds, sliced into thin rings
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted peanuts
  • 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

*Available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets and at Asian markets.… Read More »

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

Source:  Boys Ahoy

Ingredients
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 5 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 large bell pepper, seeded and chopped (I used a green pepper)
  • 1 (5 oz ) can tomato paste
  • 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and halved OR 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Preparation:
  1. Grease your slow cooker with Pam.
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Italian-style Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Toss

Ingredients:

  • 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 lbs)
  • 1 cup peeled fresh baby carrots
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch chunks (about 3 cups)
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks (about 1 cup)
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/4 t black pepper
  • 2 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1 t dried Italian seasoning, crushed
  • 8 oz Mediterranean blend salad greens
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375F. … Read More »

Ribs (an easy “cheater” recipe)

This is definitely an easy cheater “recipe” but I had to share because they are just so delicious.  We picked up a pack of these ribs Sunday after church and my 14 year old and I cooked them all afternoon checking on them periodically in between rounds of Mexican Train Dominoes.  My boys are hearty eaters and devoured them but we still had enough for leftovers which they gladly devoured on Monday!… Read More »

California Avocado & Egg Casserole

Source:  Bare Root Girl
Thanks to Jenny R. for sending my way!

Ingredients:

1.5 lb. russets or sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), shredded

2 tbsp. avocado oil

½ tsp. sea salt

¼ tsp. black pepper

1 medium onion (any), chopped

1 lb. breakfast sausage

1 large avocado, chopped

3 c. spinach, roughly chopped

4 oz.… Read More »

Impossibly Easy Breakfast Bake

Source: All Recipes

Impossibly Easy Breakfast Bake (GF)

GF = Gluten Free

For some reason I end up at a lot of breakfast meetings. People bring the yummiest smelling and looking things to share. There’s always a ton of biscuits, bagels, grits, fruit, and breakfast casseroles. Unfortunately since I have to eat gluten free I gravitate towards fruit only because I don’t want to bore all the chefs with questions about what they put in their grits and casseroles.… Read More »

Coconut Spiced Fish Stew

Submitted by Foodie Patty:
Source: Aprons from Publix

Ingredients:

  • 2 limes, for juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium sweet onions, coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium bell peppers (assorted colors), coarsely chopped
  • 4 fish fillets (such as tilapia, snapper, or cod); 1 1/2 lb
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
  • 1 (14-oz) can light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Preparation:

Squeeze limes for juice (3 tablespoons).… Read More »

Ahi Tuna Steaks

Submitted by Matt Wright

Ingredients:

  • Tuna Steaks
  • Teriyaki Marinade (I like the “Soy Vay” brand, available at Fresh Market or Publix)
  • Panko Bread Crumbs

Preparation:

Place Tuna in marinade 10 minutes before cooking. Do not marinade any longer or the marinade will toughen the fish. Roll the steaks in the breadcrumbs. Heat a sauté pan to medium / high heat and sear the steaks 3 minutes aside or until preferred internal temperature.… Read More »

Artichoke and Shrimp Risotto in ten easy steps

Submitted by Alan Mothner

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb peeled shrimp
  • Italian Salad Dressing (wishbone is fine)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 onion
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (not regular pepper)
  • 1.5 cups arborio rice
  • 1 (14 oz can) drained quartered artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • side salad

Preparation:

Step one: marinade about a half pound of peeled shrimp in good old Italian dressing (nothing fancy, Wishbone is fine).… Read More »

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Submitted by Josh Nazarian

Ingredients

  • 2 Racks of Lamb – trimmed
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • Brown or Dijon mustard
  • Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt & Pepper

Preparation:

I’ll preheat the oven to 400 degrees.… Read More »