Ingredients For the Fajita Filling 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (can substitute with steak or shrimp) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning (store-bought or see ‘Tips’ below) Salt and pepper to taste For the Caesar Dressing […]
Goat Cheese and Pistachio Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) 4-5 ounces soft goat cheese (chèvre) 1/3 cup chopped pistachios (shelled, unsalted) 1/4 cup dried fruit (chopped figs, apricots, or cranberries work well) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Optional: 1/4 cup white wine […]
Fresh Margarita Chicken Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes + marinating Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients For the Marinade 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 limes) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 1 orange) 1/4 cup tequila (silver/blanco is traditional) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar 3 cloves […]
Chopped Chicken Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time (for chicken): 15-20 minutes Ingredients For the Chili-Lime Vinaigrette 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Salad 2 cups cooked, chopped […]
Copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Panini Recipe
Ingredients Chipotle Mayo 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (minced) 1-2 teaspoons adobo sauce (depending on desired spice level) Panini 4 slices focaccia bread (or ciabatta) 1-1.5 pounds cooked, shredded chicken 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese 1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced Fresh basil leaves, chopped Olive oil […]
Avocado and Chicken Caprese Salad Recipe
Yields: 2-4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients Chicken 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Salad 5-6 cups romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 large ripe avocado, sliced 8 […]
California Cobb Salad Recipe
Ingredients Salad 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped 1 head butter lettuce, optional (adds a softer texture) 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled, baked, or poached 6-8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled 2 large tomatoes, chopped 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered 1-2 avocados, diced 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or Roquefort) Fresh herbs […]
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients Aromatics 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Spices 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Protein 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken saves […]
Mushroom Cap Pizza Bites Recipe
Ingredients Mushrooms: 16-20 medium-sized white button or cremini mushrooms (larger caps work best!) Olive oil: 1-2 tablespoons Pizza sauce: About 1/2 cup of your favorite Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup Toppings of choice: Mini pepperoni slices, sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, crumbled Italian sausage (pre-cooked), etc. Seasonings: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper Instructions […]
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Bruschetta Fresh + Healthy Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients For the mushrooms 4 large portobello mushroom caps 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon steak seasoning or your favorite savory spice mix (Italian seasoning works well too) Salt and pepper to taste For the bruschetta topping 1 […]