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As a person who loves food, but also tries to maintain a healthy weight and eat nutritiously, I am on a constant search for healthy, low-calorie recipes that do not sacrifice flavor, texture or satiety. This blog is a compilation of such recipes that are tried and true: all have great flavor and texture, are low-calorie, and leave me feeling satisfied.
Showing posts with label chicken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chicken. Show all posts

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients:
-1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 onions, chopped
-4 carrots, diced
-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup dry white wine
-2 cups 1 percent milk
-1 10-ounce package frozen peas
-1 tablespoon fresh thyme
-kosher salt and black pepper
-1 9-inch store-bought piecrust, thawed if frozen

Directions:
1) Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the chicken in a pot of simmering water until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool, then shred.
2) Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 6 to 8 minutes (do not let them darken). Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3) Add the wine and cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and simmer until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, peas, thyme, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a shallow 1½- to 2-quart baking dish.
4) Lay the crust on top, pressing to seal. Cut several vents in the crust. Place the pot pie on a baking sheet and bake until bubbling and the crust is golden, 30 to 35 minutes.

Serves 6
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 368
Fat 16g
Saturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 46mg
Sodium 561mg
Protein 23g
Carbohydrate 37g
Fiber 4g

Weight Watchers Points: 8

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients
-2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thin wedges
-1 red onion, thinly sliced
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-kosher salt and black pepper
-4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions
1) Heat oven to 425° F.
2) On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3) Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
4) In a large bowl, toss the warm potato mixture with the spinach, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with the chicken.

Serves 4
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 388
Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 94mg
Sodium 811mg
Protein 39g
Carbohydrate 26g
Fiber 6g

Weight Watchers Points: 8

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Crispy Chicken and Garlicky Collards

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients:
-1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces and skin removed
-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
-2 cups multigrain cereal flakes, crushed
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-kosher salt and black pepper
-2 bunches collard greens, thick stems removed and leaves cut into 1-inch strips
-2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
-1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions:

1) Heat oven to 400° F. In a large bowl, toss the chicken and mustard to coat.
2) In a separate bowl, mix the cereal, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Coat the chicken with the cereal mixture and bake on a baking sheet until golden and cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
3) Meanwhile, cook the collards in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, and squeeze out the excess water.
4) Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, collards, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the chicken and lemon.

Serves 4

Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 395
Fat 15g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 92mg
Sodium 468mg
Protein 37g
Carbohydrate 31g
Fiber 8g

Weight Watchers Points: 8

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-kosher salt and black pepper
-1 pound button mushrooms, quartered
-1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
-2 cloves garlic, chopped
-1/2 cup dry white wine
-2 bunches spinach, thick stems removed (about 8 cups)

Directions:
1) Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
2) Return the skillet to medium-high heat and heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Cook the mushrooms and pepper, tossing, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and wine and cook until the mushrooms are tender and the wine is nearly evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss in the spinach and 1⁄2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the chicken.

Serves 4

Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 295
Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 94mg
Sodium 615mg
Protein 38g
Carbohydrate 7g
Fiber 2g

Weight Watchers Points: 6