49 lightened chicken Recipes

tofu shirataki noodles (fettuccine shape), shallot, diced, frozen peas, smoked salmon , cut into 1 inch pieces, fat free cream cheese, nonfat chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill weed, salt (i like more for my taste), black pepper , to taste, butter-flavored cooking spray, fresh lemon wedge

chicken stock, polenta, cheddar cheese, dried herbs, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper

watercress, stems trimmed, peach, sliced thin, sugar snap pea, halved, blue cheese, crumbled, rotisserie chicken, chopped (or any cooked chicken, no skin), honey mustard dressing (simple honey mustard salad dressing or use newman s own lighten up )

vegetarian chicken strips (may use up to 1 1/2 lbs for you want more or larger servings), low-fat cream of chicken soup (may use 2 cans if it seems to dry to you), fat free sour cream, a stack saltine crackers, crushed, poppy seed, olive oil , no need to use the more expensive extra virgin here

orange juice, rice wine vinegar (must be rice wine and not regular white vinegar), white sugar, soy sauce, orange zest or 1 tbsp lemon zest, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch, red pepper flakes (more or less depending on your preference for heat), boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces, flour, salt and pepper, vegetable oil or 1 tbsp canola oil

summer squash, sliced (i used a mixture of zucchini and yellow), onion, chopped, carrot, shredded, healthy request cream of chicken soup, nonfat sour cream, cheddar cheese, shredded, cornstarch, mrs. dash seasoning mix, cornbread stuffing mix, your choice, chicken broth

cucumbers, peeled, seeded and julienned or shredded, boneless skinless chicken breast, salad dressing mix , ranch or another flavor, fat free cream cheese, fresh dill or 1 tsp oregano, mushrooms, sliced (optional)

flour tortillas, not large (latortilla factory brand originals lowfat lowcarb), chicken, cooked and shredded, black beans, canned, corn, canned, fat free cheese, shredded (your choice of kind), red chili pepper, diced, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, avocados, nonfat sour cream, hidden valley ranch dip, dry, tomato, diced, pepper

vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, onion, diced, celery, diced, cabbage, shredded, carrots, diced, garlic cloves, minced, low-fat margarine, flour, low-fat milk, vegetarian bacon, chopped, dried thyme, smoked paprika

butter, sweet onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, frozen turnip greens, thawed, chicken broth, dried crushed red pepper (optional), all-purpose flour, milk, less-fat cream cheese , cut into pieces, salt to taste, garnish: freshly shaved parmesan cheese

onion, finely chopped, lean ground beef, ground turkey, garlic cloves, crushed, carrot , grated on the finest holes of your grater, celery, diced finely, red capsicum, finely diced, tomato paste, dry white wine, brown sugar, whole canned tomatoes , juices reserved, chopped, italian mixed herbs, smoked paprika, mixed spice, low sodium chicken broth, fresh ground black pepper, shredded basil leaves

bell peppers (any color ), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, garlic, finely chopped, onion, chopped, percent lean ground beef, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, tomato paste, low-sodium chicken broth, grain white rice, brown lentils, chopped fresh dill , parsley or 1/4 tsp dried mint

olive oil, stalks celery, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, low-sodium chicken broth, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, grated lemon zest, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, trimmed and halved green beans, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, chopped fresh dill

dried navy beans, ready-to-serve chicken broth, divided, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, ground white pepper, fresh oregano, ground cumin, chopped cooked chicken, chopped green chiles, undrained, water, salt, jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, shredded monterey jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced green onions

dry broccoli cole slaw, canned sliced water chestnuts, drained, canned mandarin orange segments packed in juice (or light syrup), drained and chopped, chopped scallions, cooked and chopped skinless lean chicken breast, low-fat sesame ginger dressing (recommended : newman s own lighten up!)

spaghetti, butter, onion, chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup (plus 1 can of milk), chicken broth, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, cooked turkey, cubed (or chicken), frozen peas, thawed, dried breadcrumbs

turkey bacon, diced, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, lean ham, diced, chicken breast, bell pepper, sliced thin and cut into bite size pieces, mushroom, diced, reduced-fat mexican cheese blend, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes

fat free chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, quick-cooking grits, velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed, skim milk, egg beaters egg substitute, light butter, reduced-fat cheddar cheese