HIgh Protein Recipes — High Protein Recipe

SPATCHCOCKED CHICKEN WITH SWEET & SPICY BBQ RUB

This slow-cooker chicken noodle soup fits nicely into the Mediterranean diet thanks to plenty of vegetables, lean chicken breast and whole-wheat pasta.    MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons salt ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 4- to 4 1/2-pound chicken METHOD STEP 1 To prepare rub: Combine chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, paprika, garlic powder, ginger and cayenne in a small bowl. To prepare chicken: Remove giblets from...

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MEDITERRANEAN SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

This slow-cooker chicken noodle soup fits nicely into the Mediterranean diet thanks to plenty of vegetables, lean chicken breast and whole-wheat pasta.    MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 3 HOURS 50 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped orange bell pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 bay leaf 6 ounces whole-wheat rotini pasta 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil ½ cup grated Parmesan...

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CHICKEN & VEGGIE FAJITAS

These versatile skillet chicken fajitas are designed to work with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into strips 4 cups thinly sliced vegetables, such as onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and/or mushrooms (14 oz.) 1 ¼ teaspoons chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas ½ cup prepared guacamole ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 lime, cut into wedges ¼ cup cilantro leaves (Optional) METHODSTEP 1 Heat oil in a large wok or cast-iron...

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SHEET-PAN BALSAMIC-PARMESAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

This flavorful dish--with the combination of balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese--makes a great weeknight meal since it requires little legwork (and only one pan!).   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 4 cups broccoli florets 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 cup sliced shallots 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 4 large bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed if desired 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese METHODSTEP 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking...

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