49 homemade chicken low fat Recipes

homemade stock or 3 cups low sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat, generous pinch saffron thread, unsalted butter, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, stalks celery, diced, yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced (about 2 lb), dry white wine, coarse salt, ground cumin, half-and-half or 2 tbsp milk, fresh ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper or 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, low-fat sour cream

homemade chicken stock or 6 -8 cups low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat, olive oil, chopped shallot (about 2), arborio rice or 1 cup carnaroli rice, dry white wine, unsalted butter, grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for grating or shaving, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper

pearl barley, olive oil, onion, chopped, cooked red beans (can use canned that are drained and rinsed), low-fat chicken broth (low-fat chicken stock) or 4 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade (low-fat chicken stock), salt, chopped fresh parsley

fresh broccoli, raw carrots, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, low sodium vegetable broth (i use homemade vegetable) or 16 oz chicken broth (i use homemade vegetable), half-and-half (use the real thing), low-fat milk or 2 cups skim milk, filtered water, light-skinned potato, hot sauce (i use 1/2), kosher salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, roasted garlic cloves (optional)

quinoa, rinsed and drained, homemade chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat, fresh flat leaf parsley (about 4 oz), fresh chives (about 1/4 oz), unsalted butter, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

shells manicotti (1 box) or 12 -14 cannelloni tubes (1 box), ricotta cheese (low-fat or part-skim), freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided 3/4 cup & 1/4 c), egg yolks, chopped fresh basil, lump crabmeat (optional) or 1/2 lb roasted & shredded cooked chicken (optional) or 1/2 lb chopped fresh spinach (optional), salt, fresh ground black pepper, tomato sauce (any jar sauce is fine, ricotta parmesan is my fave or use your favorite homemade basic .), butter or 4 tbsp margarine, all-purpose flour, milk (i use 1%), salt, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg

olive oil, yellow onions, finely chopped, garlic, finely minced, tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded and chopped, bay leaves, fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, chicken thighs, skin and excess fat removed, beef flanken ribs (also called cross-cut ribs), green plantains, peeled and cut into 2-in . long pieces, ripe plantains, peeled and cut into 2-in . long pieces, cilantro , stems tied together with kitchen string, chicken broth, homemade or canned low-sodium borth, red or white potatoes, peeled, pumpkin or butternut squash, diced, in long) piece frozen yuca, ear corn, husked and quartered, cooked white rice , for serving, avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced for serving, arepas, for serving, toasted, aji , for serving

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, portabella mushroom, stems removed, caps coarsely chopped, canned tomato, chopped , with their juices, dried brown lentils , picked over and rinsed, low-fat chicken stock ( ) or 5 cups vegetable stock, preferably homemade ( ), salt, chopped fresh parsley leaves

olive oil, leek, white part only , cut in half lengthwise, rinsed well between layers and thinly sliced, carrot, chopped, sweet potatoes or 2 lbs yams, peeled and cubed, fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped, plus 1 tsp grated, chicken broth, homemade or 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, canned or 4 cups vegetable stock, salt, low-fat plain yogurt, low-fat milk, fresh cilantro leaves (to garnish ), lime wedge

unsalted butter, leeks, white and pale parts only, thinly sliced and well rinsed (about 3 cups), white potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, fresh ground white pepper, nutmeg, head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups), coarse salt, chicken stock (homemade or store bought, low-sodium ), low-fat buttermilk

pecans, unsalted butter, cornbread, crumbled, shallots, finely chopped, celery rib, diced, into 1/4-inch pieces, wild mushrooms (chanterelles, oyster, and shiitake), fresh thyme leave, fresh rosemary, chopped, salt, black pepper, freshly ground, dry white wine, heavy cream, homemade chicken stock or 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat

water, kosher salt, maple syrup, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, crushed, lemon, thinly sliced, fresh whole turkey (or thawed frozen ), cola, maple syrup, minced fresh thyme, dried rubbed sage, poultry seasoning, black pepper, garlic cloves, chopped, onions, quartered, homemade chicken broth or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, whole milk, cornstarch, salt, black pepper

vegetable oil, chopped onion, carrots, chopped (5 cups), chopped celery, minced garlic, homemade chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups canned chicken broth, water, peeled baking potato, chopped, salt, fresh ground pepper, dill weed, plain low-fat yogurt

cooked chicken, diced, green chilies, diced, tomato, seeded & diced, ricotta cheese (can use low-fat ), green onions, chopped, cilantro, minced, salt & pepper, to taste, flour tortillas, salsa (homemade or commercial), mozzarella cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded

dry onion soup mix , lipton beefy, ground turkey breast or 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken breast, soft breadcrumbs, ketchup (i use hunt s but any brand will do), water, egg substitute (egg beaters), low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, bacon bits (i use generic , but any brand will do), mashed potatoes (instant, homemade or ready-made )

broccoli or 2 cups fresh , cuts, diced cooked chicken or 1 cup turkey, low fat cottage cheese, egg substitute (see homemade ) or 2 eggs, instant onion flakes, paprika, garlic powder, curry powder, celery seed, pepper, dried sage or 1/4 tsp marjoram, crushed, vegetable oil, whole wheat bread crumbs, sesame seeds

fresh beets (with chard chopped), carrots (chopped ), chicken stock (homemade or store bought ), lemon juice, sugar, fresh dill (1 bunch, or 2 tbsp dry ), low fat buttermilk, whole wheat flour