Spicy Chicken Cups

It’s backyard cookout season and Labor Day is right around the corner. I usually make my Taco Cupcakes, which are a favorite, but sometimes people want a little lighter with their food. The tacos are great but, not the healthiest thing. So I decided to make some swaps and cut down on the calories a bit. I switched out the beef with chicken and took out the queso completely. I also removed the black beans but those are an ingredient you can add in while you cook the chicken for some extra fiber! These came out delicious and are totally portable, so if you need something for a potluck that’s not the same ole casserole or mac and cheese dish, then these Spicy Chicken Cups are just what you need.  Continue reading “Spicy Chicken Cups”

Skillet Chicken Burrito Bowl

Burrito bowls are the ultimate in easy, plan ahead meals! You can make this Skillet Chicken Burrito Bowl and have lunch set for the week. The best part of this recipe is that it’s a one pan dish. All you need is a deep skillet and you are all set. You can also add some diced tomatoes, sour cream, pico de gallo or salsa to give it more spice.  Continue reading “Skillet Chicken Burrito Bowl”

Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry

Summer means zucchini season. Whenever I go to the grocery store, they are practically giving them away because there are so many being grown. If you grow your own, you get to the point where you are doing everything you can to use them up. From Zucchini Bread to Zucchini Chips, you use what you can. What I love about this recipe for Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry is that it is super easy to make, it only takes one skillet, it’s also a perfect, healthy weeknight meal!  Continue reading “Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry”

Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Veggies

I’ve been using a lot of chicken thighs lately as they are almost always on sale at the grocery store. I can do my staple recipe, Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs, but sometimes I like something a little different. This recipe for Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies comes out perfectly! The sauce makes everything taste incredible. The sweet potatoes and asparagus worked wonderfully for me but you can use regular potatoes or green beans if you want to try something different.  Continue reading “Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Veggies”

Chicken Primavera Pasta

I am a big fan of rich, creamy sauces on my pasta and salads. Alfredo, ranch, blue cheese, caesar….I’m all about it. But sometimes you want something light and good for you. This recipe is loaded with healthy veggies and a light coating of cheese that doesn’t overpower the dish, you could even skip it completely if you wanted to. The chicken adds a nice helping of protein and the veggies are cooked just enough to not get too mushy. If you want to go low carb, switch up the pasta to non-wheat with this lentil based penneContinue reading “Chicken Primavera Pasta”