HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN TENDERS WITH COUSCOUS & CARROTS

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 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 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 cheese METHOD...

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GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WRAP

This chicken Caesar salad wrap recipe is elevated by the irresistible smoky flavor of grilled chicken and grilled romaine.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), trimmed ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 small romaine hearts ⅓ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 4 8- to 9-inch spinach wraps, warmed METHOD STEP 1 Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine lemon juice, oil, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper in a large bowl. Oil...

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GREEK KALE SALAD WITH QUINOA & CHICKEN

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 2 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 4 cups chopped kale 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup cooked quinoa ¼ cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers ¼ cup Greek salad dressing 1 ounce Crumbled feta cheese   METHOD STEP 1 Place kale, chicken, quinoa and roasted peppers in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Top with feta, if desired.   Nutrition Value 301 Kcal, 7.9g fat, 1.8g saturated fat, 3.7g fiber, 29.8g...

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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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