Category: Recipes

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Ground Turkey Recipes

You can substitute 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium turkey or chicken broth and 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron for Turkey-Saffron Stock. Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 (1-ounce) slices country white bread, torn into small pieces 1 garlic clove 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon pine nuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 ounces ground […]

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Classic Beef Pot Roast

This dish has remained our single most popular recipe since it was first published nearly 11 years ago. It’s hard to argue with a classic that’s so easy and produces such consistent, fantastic results. We were also happily surprised to see that the amount of sodium per serving was well within a healthy range, a […]

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Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with Watermelon-Jalapeño Salsa

Sweet watermelon perfectly complements the earthy spices—oregano, chili powder, and cumin— used to marinate juicy chicken breasts. Ingredients 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 2 cups (1/2-inch) […]

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Herbed Chicken and Dumplings

Fluffy herb-flecked dumplings, tender vegetables, and rich dark-meat chicken combine in this soul-satisfying classic. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired. Ingredients Cooking spray 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 3/4 cup (1/4-inch) diagonally cut celery 1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diagonally cut carrot 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 3 parsley […]

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Chicken and Bacon Roll-Ups

Made hearty with shredded chicken, these easy sandwiches can be endlessly adapted to suit any taste. Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 4 (2.8-ounce) whole wheat flatbreads (such as Flatout) 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 medium) 4 center-cut bacon slices, […]

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Ingredients Chicken: 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Salsa: 1 […]

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Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts

Save three of these grilled chicken breast halves to make our Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken. Garnish the plate with grilled lemon slices. Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 7 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly […]

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Arugula Salad with Chicken and Apricots

This main course salad is an ideal lunch or light supper option. Plums would be a delicious substitute for the apricots. Ingredients 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 3 tablespoons olive oil […]

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Chicken and Farfalle Salad with Walnut Pesto

Total time: 26 minutes. To make sure the walnut pesto ingredients are evenly minced, stop the food processor halfway through processing, and scrape down the sides. Ingredients Salad: 2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta; about 6 ounces) 2 cups cubed cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped pitted […]

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Chicken-Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 2 quarts chicken bouillon 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas 1 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1/2 (8-ounce) package medium-size egg noodles, cooked and drained 1 teaspoon dried whole rosemary 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme How to Make It Combine first 5 ingredients […]