145 low fat chicken cooking light Recipes

skinless, boneless chicken breasts , cut into strips, orange juice, cornstarch, divided, vegetable oil, chopped cashews, sliced water chestnuts, drained, chopped green bell pepper (about 1 large), chopped green onions (about 2), minced fresh ginger, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, low-sodium soy sauce, mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, hot cooked brown rice

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 3/4 lbs.), yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), organic low sodium chicken broth (5 1/4 cups), whole garlic clove, smashed with the back of your knife, butter, salt, fresh ground pepper, fat-free half-and-half (can substitute whipping cream ), shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz.), chopped fresh chives (can substitute finely chopped scallions or green onions), light sour cream (optional), bacon , cooked crisp and crumbled, shredded cheddar cheese

sesame oil, divided, chopped green onions, divided, minced garlic, divided, uncooked pearl barley, chopped fresh cilantro, divided, salt, black pepper, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, red curry paste, chopped peeled fresh lemongrass, grated peeled fresh ginger, shredded cooked chicken breast (about 1 lb), red bell pepper strips, sugar snap peas, trimmed, light coconut milk, chopped peanuts

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.

onion, finely chopped, butter, skinless and boneless chicken thighs, garlic cloves, finely chopped, white button mushrooms, sliced, sliced pancetta, chopped (optional), white wine, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, lasagna noodles , cooked al dente, grated light cheddar cheese or 2 cups mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper, butter, unbleached all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, ground nutmeg

jumbo pasta shells, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, chopped cooked herb-roasted chickens, chopped fresh basil, low-fat cottage cheese, egg, lightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, alfredo sauce

cornbread cubes, dried (i use healthy cornbread healthy cornbread), lean italian turkey sausage, casing removed, canola oil, chopped yellow onions or 1 cup white onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, garlic clove, crushed, dried apricot, coarsely chopped, pitted dried plum, coarsely chopped, dried thyme, dried sage, dried marjoram, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, minced fresh parsley, salt, ground black pepper, canola oil cooking spray, egg, lightly beaten

shredded cooked turkey or chicken breast (about 6 oz), sliced celery, light mayonnaise, chopped unsalted cashews, chopped dried apricots, chopped green onions, raisins, plain low-fat yogurt, salt, black pepper, leaf lettuce leaves, pumpernickel bread

cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, crushed red pepper, chili powder, olive oil, divided, chopped yellow onion, garlic cloves, minced, fresh breadcrumbs, kosher salt, divided, lean ground lamb, egg, lightly beaten, chopped red russian kale or other kale, unsalted chicken stock (such as swanson), plain low-fat yogurt, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, hot cooked carolina gold rice, pine nuts, toasted, torn fresh mint leaves

fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, rice wine or sake, low-sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, eggs, lightly beaten, chopped green onions, minced peeled fresh ginger, cooked long-grain rice, chilled, shrimp, cooked, peeled, and coarsely chopped, frozen green peas, thawed

all-purpose flour, low-salt chicken broth, reduced-fat milk, black pepper, margarine or butter, sliced mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, hot cooked wide egg noodles (about 5 oz uncooked pasta), cubed cooked ham (such as light and lean), grated parmesan cheese, dry sherry, dry breadcrumbs

seasoned bread crumbs, margarine, water, chopped cooked chicken, chopped green onion, chopped green onion top, chopped celery, light mayonnaise, salt, low-fat milk, eggs, fat-free condensed mushroom soup, grated cheese

peanut or vegetable oil, eggs, lightly beaten, grated peeled fresh ginger, garlic clove, finely chopped, dried hot red pepper flakes, coleslaw mix, water, soy sauce, asian sesame oil, hoisin sauce, scallions, coarsely chopped, flour tortillas (not low-fat ), coarsely shredded cooked chicken, without skin (from a 2-lb rotisserie chicken), accompaniments: hoisin sauce ; chopped scallions

mushrooms, sliced, ground turkey (breast) or 1 lb ground chicken (breast), olive oil, yellow onion, chopped, all-purpose flour, salt (optional), water (hot but not boiling ), heinz 57 steak sauce, low-fat sour cream (cabot light), egg noodles, cooked (ronzoni whole wheat pasta)

ground turkey breast or 2 1/2 lbs ground chicken breast, egg substitute (egg beaters preferred), yellow onion, chopped, quick-cooking rolled oats, fine breadcrumbs , unseasoned, low-fat monterey jack cheese, finely shredded, garlic, minced, black pepper, light thousand island dressing (kraft preferred)

extra lean ground turkey, garlic, minced, onion, minced, chopped fresh parsley, liquid egg substitute or 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, fresh breadcrumb, evaporated skim milk, crushed dried thyme, paprika, ground cumin, salt substitute, fresh ground pepper, minced parsley, toasted slivered almonds, olive oil flavored cooking spray, garlic, minced, onion, minced, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, dry sherry

reduced-sodium chicken broth (or homemade turkey broth), carrots, thinly sliced, frozen peas, chopped cooked turkey, zucchini, thinly sliced (about 1 cup or use other squash), uncooked instant rice, dried thyme, crushed, low-fat alfredo sauce (or 10-oz container refrigerated light alfredo sauce), oyster crackers (optional)

potatoes (cubed ), onion (diced ), turkey bacon (about 1/2 lb., cooked crispy, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces), cheddar cheese (shredded ), gorgonzola, light cream cheese, skim milk, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, ground red pepper, extra virgin olive oil