This is one of our favorite quinoa dishes. If you haven’t tried quinoa before, I would highly suggest trying it with this recipe! Ingredients 1 cup rinsed quinoa 2 cups chicken broth 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (cut into strips) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 skinless, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Dinner
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
We had no idea what to expect with this dish but it’s winner! It can work as a dinner or packed for a week’s worth of lunches. Note: If you like to have more sauce, be sure to double the sauce ingredients below. Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders 1/4 cup all purpose … Continue reading
Thai Chicken and Broccoli
Cooking with peanut butter? You know it must be a winner! Ingredients 1 pound chicken breast, cut into chunks 4 ounces Udon noodles or whole wheat pasta 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup coconut milk 2 … Continue reading
Chicken Chili
With winter coming up, it’s time to start making some chili! I love making a large batch and using it for lunches throughout the week or a quick dinner reheat. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground chicken 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 can (28 ounces) diced … Continue reading
Oven “Fried” Catfish
I am still relatively new to seafood and have been trying to experiment with different kinds. When I was at the grocery store, they were having a huge sale of catfish and I was able to get the entire package for $1.47! There was no way I was going to pass up this deal so … Continue reading
Tilapia Piccata
This is one of my favorite ways to eat tilapia. I will mix up the sides with whatever veggies or gains I have on hand because it works well with everything. Ingredients 4 tilapia filets (20 oz total) ground black pepper 2 large egg whites 2/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1 tbsp butter juice … Continue reading
Blackened Tilapia Tacos (Gluten Free)
I just started eating seafood this year and one of the first kinds I tried was tilapia. It’s so light but still really filling. Since I started eating it, I’ve been trying to find new ways to incorporate it into our dinners. These are really easy to make and have a great taste! Ingredients 1/4 … Continue reading
Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Some nights I either don’t have much time or would like to use up the last of the veggies before I go grocery shopping for the week. This dish helps with both. Really easy to make and you can easily switch around the veggies for whatever you have on hand. Ingredients16 oz boneless chicken breast … Continue reading
Chicken and Cauliflower Mash
Years ago, my husband and I would destroyyyy those KFC mashed potato bowls. I attempted my own “mashed potato bowl” using chicken tossed with carrots, shredded zucchini, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and lemon juice over mashed cauliflower. Sorry KFC, you can’t match these nutrients (or even come close!). Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 1/2 cup … Continue reading
Lemon and Shrimp Risotto
This will take time to make but it’s worth it! The shrimp can also be swapped out for another protein (I use the shrimp for my husband and chicken for mine). Ingredients 6 cups chicken broth 1 tbs butter 1 tbs olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 package shitake mushrooms chopped 2 cups arborio rice … Continue reading