Quick Chicken Jambalaya

Really easy and simple yummy food.. Great with a salad! Original Recipe here.

Chicken Jambalaya (388 Calories/8 grams fat/3.5 grams fiber/4 servings)

• 3/4 lb Chicken breast, cut into pieces and cooked
• 7 oz turkey sausage, cook and cut into chunks
• 1 can french onion soup
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup dry brown rice
• small can mushrooms
• 1-2 t of creole seasoning ( I didn't measure this.. use what you like)

Pour everything into a baking dish, cover with foil and bake at 375F for 60-75 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

Chicken Avocado Stir-fry

Good tasting and and good for you stir fry!  Original Recipe here

Chicken Avocado Stir-fry (333 Calories/17 grams fat/10 grams fiber)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 clove garlic, minced 

1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces

8 oz snow peas

8 oz sliced portabello mushrooms

2 bunches green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 large ripe but firm avocados - peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks

In a bowl, stir together the chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic until the cornstarch is smooth, and set aside.

Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, and cook and stir the chicken until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside. Place the snow peas into the hot wok, and cook and stir until bright green and still crisp, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and green onions, and toss with the snow peas in the hot oil until the mushrooms are tender and have given up their juice, about 5 minutes. Pour off excess juices, if any.

Return the chicken to the wok, and stir briefly over medium heat to combine with the cooked vegetables. Stir the reserved sauce ingredients to recombine, if needed, and add to the wok. Gently stir in the avocado, and let the mixture bubble until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir gently to coat everything in sauce, and serve.

Cream Cheese Chicken

So what if it is loaded with sodium..drink lots of water.. you will be fine.. and it will be OK.. Because well you will want to lick your plate..because this is so basic.. yet so good you will want to go back for more... (but if you are being good you won't.. :) Original recipe here

Cream Cheese Chicken (306 calories/16 grams fat/4 servings)

• 1  99% FF can cream-of-mushroom soup
• --1/2 cup chicken broth
• --1 lb Chicken breasts
• --packet of Italian salad dressing mix
• --2 cloves minced garlic
• -- 1/3 less fat block of cream cheese (to add later)

  Add Everything to the crock pot except cream cheese.. Cook on low about 6 hours.  Stir in cream cheese and switch to high for 30 minutes until cream cheese is melted.. serve with rice or pasta.

Chicken and Cornbread Pie

I really liked this. Original Recipe here.
Chicken and Cornbread Pie (328 Calories/8 grams fat/3 .5 grams fiber/6 servings)

• 1 lb cooked and shredded chicken ( or turkey)
• 1 can Rotel, drained
• 1t chili powder
• 10 oz can enchilada sauce
• 15 oz can corn, drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 box corn bread mix (jiffy)
• 1/3 cup milk
•  egg

Heat first 6 ingredients in a deep skillet. Preheat oven to 375F. mix last 3 ingredients in a bowl. Pour chicken mixture in an oven safe casserole dish and spread corn bread mixture over the top of the chicken. bake for about 30 minutes.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

OK.. So I Am going to be extremely lazy when in comes to this post..I didn't change one thing about this recipe ( except i didn't peel the potatoes so add  6 total grams of fiber).. So why reinvent the wheel when Gina did such a great job already? I will give you my picture tho.. and mention that I added a Pillsbury Grands Jr biscuit so it was more pot pieish. (hint hint.. Click on Gina to get the recipe!)

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Easy Peasy to put together.. I love my crock pot. Original recipe here.

Crock pot Buffalo Chicken Wraps (243 Calories/5 grams fat/8 grams fiber/ 6 servings)

• 1.5 pounds chicken breast
• 1/2 cup Franks hot sauce
• 1/2 cup FF blue cheese or ranch dressing
• 6  100 calorie wraps (I used FLAT OUT multi grain)
• lettuce
• blue cheese crumbles (optional and not included in calories)
• salt and pepper

Put chicken, salt, and pepper in crock on low for 6 hours. Take chicken out and shred, add dressing and hot sauce, and return to crock for 30 minutes

Chicken Adobo

Adobo is the national dish of the Philippines..and funny enough even though every household makes it,  almost no one makes it the same.. its always left up to a persons taste.. adobo is a stew or a simmer of meat or vegetables cooked with vinegar, and pretty much always flavored with garlic and soy.. so here is my take on it!

Chicken Adobo (248 Calories/ 9.5 grams fat/5 servings)

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 4-5 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 T soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar ( I used cane)
• 4 peppercorns crushed
• 1/4 cup onions,  chopped

Marinate all ingredients except onions for a few hours. dump marinade and chicken in a deep pan with 1/2 cup water ( more or less depending on how it takes to evaporate) and add onions. simmer  for 45 minutes to an hour until chicken is soft and tender.

Buffalo Turkey (Chicken) Bites

I love buffalo flavors.. one of my faves, so glad a I made these.. with more leftover turkey! ( but Chicken would be great in this too!) Original Recipe here.

Buffalo Turkey Cheese Bites (292 Calories/18 grams fat/.5 grams fiber/ 4 servings)

• 4 oz 1/3rd less fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 pound cooked, shredded turkey ( or chicken)
• 1/4 cup Franks Hot sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

breading

• 1 egg
• 2 T flour
• 3T bread crumbs

Mix first 5 ingredients together in a bowl..refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up. Roll into balls and coat in flour, then egg,  then the bread crumbs. Placed on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes at 350! yum!

Slow cooker Chicken and Wild rice

This is very very yummy.. and VERY VERY easy! Even if you are the worst cook in the history of the word this will come out tasting great! :) I didn't even change the recipe in the slightest from the recipe here.

Slow cooker Chicken and Wild rice (257 Calories/5.5 grams fat/1.5 grams fiber/4 servings)

• 1 lb Chicken Breast
• 1 can 98% FF crm of mushroom
• 1 T dried onion flakes
• 1 bag Uncle Bens Ready Rice ( I used Long grain and wild)

Put first 3 ingredients in a crock pot..cook on high for 3-4 hours.  Heat rice in microwave for 90 Seconds. dump in crock and stir. Eat!

Diet Cola Chicken

So during my many searches on the Internet there are countless marinades using soda.. they have always intrigued me.. but here is the thing.. I do not buy soda with sugar in it..The kids don't drink it.. and I don't need the calories..so then I thought.. why have I never seen anyone do this with diet cola? I think its rather tasty and you avoid the calories :) I only marinated this for 4 hours..( just because I forgot) next time I will definatly marinate over night) original recipe here

Diet Cola Chicken (133 Calories/2.5 grams fat/4 servings)

• 1 lb Chicken breast
• 1 cup diet cola made with Splenda ( Splenda holds up to heat.. Aspartame does not)
• 3 T soy sauce
• 1/2 T Balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 T lemon juice
• 1 T minced garlic
• 1 T brown sugar

Put everything in a  large zip lock bag, marinate at least 4 hours ( preferably longer). Grill.

Thai Chicken

I have made this about a dozen times.. its one on my hubbies favorite meals ( and one of mine!) The first time I made it I was just looking for something to make..and made it because I happened to have most of the ingredients at home.. I was sceptical about pb and chicken.. but I went with it.. hoping for the best.. and I am SOOO glad I did.. its allllll about the sauce.. you could put it on anything and I think it would be good! Adapted from here.

Thai Chicken (280 Calories/11 grams fat/2 grams fiber/ 4servings)

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast
• 1 cup salsa
• 1-2 T lemon or lime juice
• fresh grated ginger
• 2 t soy sauce ( i have made it with or without..both good)
• 1/4 cup pb (this is for measurement only.. I have been known to add a couple more T to it as well.. like I said I have made this a lot)

Put everything in the slow cooker.. I don't even defrost the chicken..cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Lazy Crock pot Spaghetti

This is the easiest thing to make.. if it go any easier it wouldn't even be called cooking.. I'm not even sure it is. Original idea here

Lazy Crock pot Spaghetti (195 Calories/ 4 grams fat/2 grams fiber/4 servings)

• 1 lb chicken..(not even defrosted)
• can diced tomatoes, drained
• jar of favorite tomato sauce

Put it all in the slowcooker on low for 6 hours... shred chicken a few minutes before serving.. Serve over pasta.

White Chicken Chili

Mhh This was good.. The green chillies really seemed to make this.. and I enjoyed it! Original recipe here

White Chicken Chili (298 Calories/ 4.5 grams fat/8 grams Fiber/5 servings)

• 1lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded or chopped
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans green chillies
• cumin
• pepper
• Italian seasoning
• 1 cup FF sour cream
• 1/2 cup Half and Half

Spray large stock pot with cooking spray. brown onions and garlic. Add all other ingredients except for sour cream and half and half.. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir in sour cream and  half and half.

Jalepeno Popper Chicken

If you like Jalapeno poppers you will love this! The sauce was divine! It tasted great on top of the baked potatoes wedges we had with the chicken.. Hubby wants me to make the sauce again.. just so he can use it as a dip..droooool. Original Recipe here.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken (311 Calories/15 grams fat/.5 grams fiber/4 servings)

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1/4 cup cornmeal, seasoned with a pinch of chili powder, cumin and salt)
• 1 egg ( about half of the egg will be used)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 6.5 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese ( the other 1.5 oz. went to bagels.. but if you want to use all 8 go ahead!)
• 2/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 3 jalapenos, seeded and diced

Bake bacon at 400F on baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes. Set aside.

Coat Chicken in egg and then cornmeal mixture. Place on top of a greased cooling rack on top of the baking sheet you just used for your bacon. (learned this new tip via Rachel Ray.. It allows the heat to circulate evenly over the entire chicken, and makes it crispy on all sides...wish I would have known this when I was making  the Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich) Bake for approximately 30 minutes.

On your stove top, add cooking spray to a non stick pan and saute garlic and jalapenos for 2-3 minutes, pour in Chicken broth and bring to a boil, add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add cheese and crumbled bacon and stir until melted. pour sauce over chicken and anything else you might desire :)

Laughing Cow Cordon Blue

I would like to give a shout out to my Aunt Christine for this recipe. It's one of my faves..and my boys love it too! Yet again the picture is sub par.. please don't  let that stop you from trying this.. it sure is yummy!

Laughing Cow Cordon Blue (200 Calories/4.5 grams fat/.5 grams fiber/ 4 servings)

• 1lb chicken breast, pounded thin
• 4 wedges Garlic and herb Laughing Cow cheese
• 4 oz mesquite smoked deli turkey breast
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• pepper

Preheat oven to 350F. Spread wedge of cheese over pounded chicken, place 1 oz turkey breast on top and roll up. Place seam side down in a  greased baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs and pepper over top of chicken. Bake about 30-25 minutes until juices in chicken run clear.

Chicken Lo Mein

Super easy weeknight meal! Original recipe here.  This would be great as a vegetarian dish as well..just get rid of the chicken!

Chicken Lo Mein (363 Calories/13 grms fat/7 grms fiber/ 4 servings)

• 2 packages Oriental flavor Ramen noodles
• 2 t oil
• 1 t sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 oz bag of frozen stir fry veggies
• 1 T cornstarch
• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
• 1 cup water

Mix water, cornstarch, and seasoning packets from ramen noodles together in a bowl and set aside.  Boil ramen noodles according to package directions, drain.  Heat oil in a pan and brown garlic, add chicken and cook a few minutes, add frozen veggies and cook until tender. pour seasonings in pan and let it thicken. Toss in noodles.. Good on its own or with rice!

Copycat Outback Alice Springs Chicken

If you have never had the pleasure of eating Alice Springs Chicken at Outback Steakhouse you have really missed out..it is fabulous and mouthwatering..but there is a catch to this wonderful meal.. its around 1300 calories and 92 grams of fat.. just for the chicken.. sides not included! So why not make it at home and save yourself tons and tons of calories and while you are at it.. lots of money!

Copycat Alice Springs Chicken (291 Calories/15 grms fat/1 gram fiber/ 4 servings)

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and halved
• 6 oz fresh sliced mushrooms
• 2/3 cup shredded jack cheese
• 1/2 t onion powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 T dijon mustard
• 1 T mayo ( I used the full fat made with canola)

Bake or pan fry Bacon and set aside. In a non stick pan, brown both sides of chicken and then place them in a baking dish. Preheat oven to 350. Mix together onion powder, honey, mayo, and mustard. Place  3 halves of bacon on each piece of chicken. add mushrooms on top, drizzle sauce  and top with cheese. bake until juices run clear about 20-25 minutes.

Copycat Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich

mhhh Spicy chicken.. When I was younger I worked at Wendy's for 3 years.. and I'm willing to bet that is the only thing on the menu I didn't get tired of, and it's still my favorite thing.  BUT...at 510 Calories I can rarely justify the craving..so what can I do?? That's right folks, make it at home!  Original Recipe here.

Spicy Chicken Sandwiches (7 points/310 Calories/2 servings)

1/4 cup Frank's hot sauce

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup flour ( not all of it is used..about 1/4 cup is eaten)

1 tsp salt

2 tsp ground red pepper

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 boneless chicken breasts, approx 4 oz each

cooking spray

2 T light miracle whip (or mayo)

lettuce

 tomato

buns

Preheat oven to 350F. Put water and hot sauce in bowl and mix together. Put spices and flour in a bowl and mix. Dredge chicken in flour, coat in hot sauce, and dredge in flour mixture a second time. Place in baking greased baking pan and spray the top of the chicken lightly with cooking spray. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Asian Wonton Salad

I loved this Salad... the crunch of the wonton strips gave it just enough texture that I didn't miss the cheese at all.. (this is coming form a huge cheese lover!) That being said, I wasn't wild about the dressing, and had ranch on my salad in the end (ha not so Asian!).. Hubby thought the dressing was great.. and used what I didn't eat to make a marinade for chicken the next day..(and THAT I liked) I'm trying to decide if I just didn't like it on the salad, or if I just didn't let the flavors of the dressing sit and mingle for a long enough period of time. Original recipe here

Asian Wonton Salad
Salad (3 points/153 calories/3 servings)

• Bag Spring Mix lettuce
• 8 oz chicken breast cooked and shredded
• handful cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 of a red onion sliced
• 8 wonton wrappers, cut into strips (season strips with salt and spray them with cooking spray..bake on cookie sheet for about 6 minutes at 375F until golden and crunchy)

Sweet sesame dressing (6 points/ 200 calories/3 servings)

• 1/3 cup Rice Vinegar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 T sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced fine
• 1 T soy sauce
• 1 packet splenda

Mix  dressing ingredients together and let flavors mingle, assemble salad and serve!

Crock pot Salsa Chicken

 Yet again, not the best picture..If you ever plan on making any of the recipes I post on my Blog, please don't base it off the pictures! Although, I am hoping to get a newer camera soon, so maybe the Photos will be be more appealing?!?  Fingers crossed! Anyway, The original recipe used a can of cream soup and a pkg of taco seasoning, and if you wanted you could certainly do that, but in an effort to cut back on the salt, I made my own seasoning.

Crock pot Salsa Chicken (4.5 points/225 Calories/ 4 servings)

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1 can 98% FF Crm of mushroom soup
• 1 T taco seasoning..minus the salt)
• 1 cup FF sour cream

..Put chicken, salsa, soup, and seasoning in the crock on low for six hours, take chicken and shred, put chicken back in and stir in sour cream until heated..Serve with rice. (2 points for 1/2 cup)