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...
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...
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...
We're willing to bet that this easy grilled salmon in foil recipe will become a regular in your weeknight dinner rotation. MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 4 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon lemon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 8 thin slices lemon (from 1 lemon) 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley METHODSTEP 1 Preheat grill to medium-high (400-450 degrees F). Place 4 (12-inch) foil squares in a single layer on a work surface; coat with cooking spray. Place 1 salmon fillet, skin-side down, in the center of each. Top each fillet with 1...