In this Tex-Mex casserole inspired by chicken tamales, a saucy chicken filling with a soft polenta or grits topping is baked in a casserole dish. MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ¾ cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon salt 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, rinsed 1 cup water 1 cup cornmeal or grits 2 scallions, sliced ¾ cup extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 1 egg, lightly beaten METHOD...
This quick and easy recipe tops multigrain or whole-grain pasta with flavorful chicken, broccoli and diced vegetables. MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6 ounces dried multigrain or whole-grain penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups broccoli florets 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery and onions, undrained 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or oregano 1 pinch Shaved Parmesan cheese METHOD STEP 1 Cut chicken into bite-size strips; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. STEP 2...
Tired of cauliflower "rice" but looking for a low-carb swap for regular rice for your burrito bowl? Try sweet potato. MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips 3 cups sliced onions (1/2 inch thick) ¼ cup water ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ½ cup prepared pico de gallo salsa ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Lime wedges...
Yellow curry paste is generally spicier than green but not as spicy as red, making it just right for this easy stir-fried chicken thigh recipe. MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice 2 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 cups green beans, trimmed and halved (about 12 ounces) 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish...