This recipe is good comfort food for the cooler weather, and it’s a healthier twist on a classic. The use of whole wheat pasta increases the fiber and fullness. If you want to lessen the saturated fat and calories, replace with part-skim mozzarella.
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Curried Squash Chicken Soup
This satisfying soup will be great on a cold day to heat your soul. This soup, full of nutrition and flavor, uses frozen squash to cut the time in the kitchen.
Curry Chicken Salad
Need a new chicken salad recipe? This one will become a favorite, filled with flavor and healthy ingredients. Curry can be a wonderful spice for the cooler weather months to keep you warm and satisfied. Pair this with some whole grain bread for a sandwich or over top dark leafy greens for a nutritious salad.
Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Have you ever tried soba noodles before? These delicious Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat, which is naturally gluten free and lower in carbohydrates and calories than your average white flour noodle. This spicy recipe will not disappoint.
Chicken Stir Fry
Want better than take-out food? Try this recipe, which takes a short amount of time to cook, and pair with some brown rice, quinoa or farro for a well-balanced meal. Try switching out the chicken thighs for chicken breast or tofu, peanuts for cashews or adding more vegetables. The recipe calls for sambal oelek, an Indonesian chili sauce that can be found at most grocery stores. In a pinch, sriracha can be used to replace it. Enjoy!
Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
Sheet pan meals make dinner easy and prevents a pile of dishes to clean up after. Compared to chicken breasts, chicken thighs are juicier, more tender and have more flavor, just make sure to slice off the excess fat before cooking. Try alternating a different vegetable for the Brussels sprouts to switch things up and make sure to add a complex carbohydrate to this meal like brown rice, farro, sweet potato or quinoa. Enjoy!
Greek Chicken Pasta
Pasta dishes are a quick weeknight meal, but we are often at a loss for creating something different. This Greek Chicken Pasta dish is so flavorful and, most importantly, simple to make. It uses the classic garlic and olive oil of many Greek dishes with the unique flavor of marinated artichokes and the freshness of lemon. Try whole wheat linguine to make it even healthier!
Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl
Spring is coming, and it’s a great time to lighten up the lunchtime routine. This recipe makes a great pack-ahead lunch and is designed for easy substitutions. Leftover chicken would work just as well, as would brown rice instead of the quinoa or baby spinach instead of the romaine. In a pinch, using a store-bought rotisserie chicken would be a great way to get enough meat for a week’s worth of lunches.
Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh
If you’re looking to add something a little different to your winter menu options try a taste of Morocco with this simple slow cooker chicken dish.
Slow Cooker Chicken Mole
You don’t need to visit your favorite Mexican restaurant to enjoy authentic chicken mole. Try this super simple slow cooker version.