Healthy and incredibly tasty enchiladas made with whole-wheat tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken, beans, and rice, and topped with a flavourful red sauce. Don’t forget the cheese! 2 large chicken breasts1 tsp chili powder1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder2 cups chicken broth1 cup converted (parboiled) rice1 can black beans, drained and…
Category: Chicken
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers
Homemade baked chicken fingers marinated in buttermilk and covered with crispy crushed cornflakes and breadcrumbs. They’re great for dipping in honey mustard sauce or ranch dressing. Printable Recipe 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice)1/2 cup crushed corn flakes 1/4 cup breadcrumbs…
Southwestern Crockpot Chicken
You won’t believe how easy this chicken crockpot recipe is. It’s really tasty too! Printable Recipe 4 chicken breasts (can be frozen or fresh) 1 can black beans, rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup salsa 1 cup corn 4 oz cream cheese Place chicken in bottom of crockpot. Top with black beans, tomatoes,…
Shredded Chicken Quesadillas
A simple and tasty quesadilla made with shredded chicken and cheese. Printable Recipe 2 chicken breasts 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 6 medium flour tortillas Cook chicken on an indoor grill or frying pan until no longer pink…
Lord of the Breasts
Ok…that title sounds bad! This is recipe was originally called ‘Lord of the Wings’ but I’m using chicken breasts instead. Recipe adapted from Eat, Shrink and Be Merry (Lord of the Wings) Printable Recipe 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup BBQ sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp liquid honey…
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
A great low-fat version of this popular classic. You may never want to use a store-bought alfredo sauce again! 12 oz uncooked fettucine2 tbsp butter1-2 cloves crushed garlic1 1/2 cups milk1 1/2 tbsps flour1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/2 tsp basil1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper1/4 cup low-fat sour cream2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 or 2…
New Mexico Style Chili Chicken Casserole
An easy casserole made of layers of creamy sauce, shredded chicken, cheese and soft tortillas. 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup light sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans…
Lemon-Soy Chicken and Rice
This is one of my favourite meals that my mom used to make when I was a kid. It’s one of the first recipes I remember learning from her, and I still use it quite often for a nice Sunday dinner. It’s so easy to make, but tastes like you put a lot more effort…
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