Low Calorie Chicken Oscar

If you want to make a great first “dinner” impression, this dish is your answer.  This dish is really easy to prepare and it looks so elegant when served.

What You Need:

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 box Stove Top stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• spices — black pepper, thyme, sage
• 24 fresh asparagus stalks
• shredded mozzarella or pizza blend cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven @ 350 degrees F.

Place chicken breasts in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or pan.  Pour broth over top chicken and season each chicken breast with spices.

Mix stuffing mix per package directions; but, eliminate the butter/ margarine.  Top each breast with stuffing; evenly dividing  it  per chicken breast. Cover and bake 20 minutes in preheated oven.  Remove from oven and place 4 asparagus stalks across each chicken breast, cover and bake an additional 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded cheese over each breast. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.  Voila!  Dinner is ready to impress your guests!!!

Makes 6 serving.

Nutrition Info (per serving):

246 Calories; 3 gm Fat; 22 gm Carb; 2 gm Fiber; 32 gm Protein; 70 mg Chol; 510 mg Sodium

Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

Stir Frying is a healthy and delicious way to create quick and nutritious meals that the entire family can enjoy.  It’s a nice way to use fresh produce before it spoils. Stir Frying does not have to be Asian cuisine. By changing the spices, a stir fry can be Italian, Mexican or Cajun flavors.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. boneless chicken breast
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 broccoli crown, steamed
• snow peas
• carrot
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• garlic and spices

DIRECTIONS:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken and garlic until chicken is slightly pink on the inside, about 2 minutes per side; add vegetables and spices to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

NUTRITION INFO:

260 Calories; 14g Fat; 3g Saturated Fat; 31mg Chol; 384mg Sodium; 20g Carb; 4g Fiber; 14g Protein

 

 

2 Ingredient Barbecue Chicken

We all have those evenings where we need something simple to prepare for dinner.  This chicken recipes just require  2 ingredients:

• 4 Chicken Breasts
• 1/2 cup Barbecue  Sauce

Place chicken in baking dish and cover with barbecue sauce.  Then bake @ 350 degrees F for an hour or until done.

Dinner is done.  Serve with brown rice, green beans or broccoli, and salad.

Nutrition Info:

177 Calories, 2gm Fat, 11gm Carbohydrate, 27gm Protein, 68mg Cholesterol, 426mg Sodium

 

Skinny Chicken Waffle Sandwich

The waffle sandwich gives an entirely new perspective to the sandwich cuisine. It might sound strange but chicken and waffles are the perfect culinary couple. And please don’t knock until you try it;  you will fall in love with this waffle sandwich.

Not only will your kids love this fun and healthy sandwich, but adults will enjoy it even more.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 2 Low-fat Whole Grain Waffles
• 2 Slices Healthy Choice Oven Roasted Chicken breast
• 1 Slice Low-fat Swiss Cheese
• 1 tsp Light Mayo
• 1 tsp Mustard
• Tomato Slices

DIRECTIONS:

Place chicken breast and cheese on frozen waffle and toast until cheese is melted. Also, toast plain waffle.  Add tomato slices and spread mayo and mustard on remaining  waffle and place on top of other waffle.

Nutrition Facts per serving / sandwich

Calories: 253
Fat Calories: 43.6

Total Fat 5g

  Saturated Fat 1.3g

Cholesterol 29.1mg

Sodium 1266.4mg

Total Carb 31.5g

  Dietary Fiber 2.6g

  Sugars 4.5g

Protein 21.8g

Skinny Chinese Vegetable Chicken And Noodles

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 8oz chicken breast tenders, uncooked
• 1 large red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 10 oz package frozen chopped broccoli
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• garlic powder, ginger, black pepper, chili pepper
• 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. honey
• 4 oz dry spaghetti

DIRECTIONS:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and rinse.  Meanwhile, heat oil in large pan.  Stir fry chicken, vegetables and spices until chicken is well cooked.  Stir in rice vinegar and soy sauce; then stir in the honey.  Blend in the spaghetti.

NUTRITION INFO:

205 Calories; 8 g Fat; 1 gm Sat Fat; 11 mg Cholesterol; 350 mg Sodium; 26 g Carbohydrate; 3 g Fiber; 8 g Protein

Skinny Razz-a-Dazz Chicken

When life is hectic, I love simple and easy recipes that are actually healthy and low in calories.  This “Razz Chicken” recipe only needs 3 ingredient, yay!  It takes literally 2 minutes to prepare and throw it in the oven!  I actually used frozen chicken breasts which required longer baking time.

As you can see from the above pic, I’m on a veggie kick.  Therefore, I had it with 2 veggies and left out the carbs.  It was very satisfying and I feel thinner!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 4- 4 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup fat-free raspberry vinaigrette
• 3 tbsp. dried basil

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven at 350°F. Place chicken breast in baking dish. Pour raspberry vinaigrette over chicken and sprinkle basil on top. Cover and bake for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through.

NUTRITION INFO:

1 Serving = 1 Chicken Breast

• 140 Calories
• 1.6 g Fat
• 60 mg Cholesterol
• 391 mg Sodium
• 8 g Carbohydrate
• 23 g Protein

Skinny CrockPot Creamy Salsa Chicken

If you’re busy like I am, let the crock pot do the cooking.  This recipe only requires 3 ingredients and your family will think you spent the day in the kitchen.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 4 boneless chicken breasts, thawed
• 1-8oz. package of fat-free cream cheese, softened, cut in cubes
• 1-16 oz. jar of chunky salsa

DIRECTIONS:

Place thawed chicken breast in crock-pot. Place cubed cream cheese on top and cover with salsa. Cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.  Makes 4 servings.

NUTRITION INFO:

1 Serving = 1 Chicken breast with sauce

• 198 Calories
• 2 g Fat
• 67 mg Cholesterol
• 12 g Carbohydrate
• 3 g Fiber
• 32 g Protein

Skinny Parmesan Chicken

WHAT YOU NEED:

4 boneless chicken breasts

1 cup tomato sauce

2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. oregano

1 tbsp parsley

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Place chicken breasts in baking dish.  Top each breast with sauce, spices, and cheese.  Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes.  Makes 4 servings.

NUTRITION INFO:

178 calories; 4 g fat; 79 mg chol; 589 mg sodium; 4 g carb; 1 g fiber; 31 g protein

Skinny Chinese Chicken in Crockpot

Here’s a healthy dinner that will help you feel full and lose weight.  Each chicken breast is only 145 calories.  Serve with veggies.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 4-40z chicken breast
• 1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

Place chicken breast in crockpot.  Mix all of the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over chicken,  Cook on low 4 to 6 hours.

Skinny Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 6 Boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup reduced sodium teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Drizzle oil on bottom of crockpot.  Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes.  Place chicken on top.  Meanwhile, blend brown sugar, teriyaki and soy sauce together; pour over top chicken.  Cook on high for 2 hours.  Makes 6 servings.  Serve with brown rice and green beans for a healthy meal plan.

NUTRITION INFO (PER SERVING):

174 Calories, 4 gm fat, 68 mg cholesterol, 504 mg sodium, 5 gm carbohydrate, 28 gm protein