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Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce Pasta makes appealing combinations with tender and succulent meat and savory ingredients, like sauces. This pasta is absolutely splendid, it’s not only combined with chicken and flavoursome garlic sauce, but full of wholesome spinach and tomatoes with crispy bacon. The source of my inspiration this time was this beautiful blog JuliasAlbum. If you serve this festive and appetizing chicken and bacon pasta with spinach and tomatoes in garlic sauce for dinner don’t expect to have any leftovers! It never lasts in my household and I’m sure yours will be the same. adapter from :  http://yumexpert.com/ Ingredients         1 lb chicken (chicken breasts or tenderloins)     2 tablespoons olive oil     1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil - combined)     1 teaspoon paprika     1/2 cup Parmesan cheese , shredded, for serving     1 cup spinach cooked     5 tomatoes (medium, chopped in large cubes)     6 baco

Chicken and Spinach in Creamy Paprika Sauce Chicken and Spinach in Creamy Paprika Sauce is an amazing one-pan dish with an amazing flavor from white wine and mild tang from the fresh lemon juice adapter from : https://all-recipes.site/ Ingredients     1 tsp Smoked Paprika (for seasoning chicken) 4 Chicken Breasts (boneless & skinless)    2 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 tsp Salt and Pepper (each for seasoning chicken) Creamy Paprika Sauce:     4 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp butter    1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tbsp flour (sifted)    1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken broth (sodium free)    2 cups fresh spinach 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (juice of squeezed lemon)    1 tsp paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions number one Cooking Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika, rubbing it evenly over both sides. number two Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet (I used cast iron skillet) over medium high heat and cook on the first side for about 3 minutes. Fli

Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies This one pot pesto chicken tortellini is the perfect balanced meal — we’re using prepared Buitoni tortellini as the base and pairing it veggies: sun-dried tomatoes and topping it with an herb-packed pesto. This dish also has lean protein — chicken breast! adapter from : chelseasmessyapron.com/ Ingredients    1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless, sliced into strips 2 tablespoons olive oil    1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil, chopped salt    1/4 cup basil pesto or use more 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed, cut in half    1 cup tortellini uncooked 1 cup cherry tomatoes yellow and red, halved Instructions number one In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.  number two Add sliced chicken thighs (seasoned with salt), 1/4 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook everything on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, turning chicken slices over a couple of times, until the chicken is completely cooked through. number three Remove the

Mexican Lasagna Mexican lasagna makes great leftovers, too! You can even serve it with eggs for breakfast. The casserole with keep in the fridge for about 5 days. adapter from : simplyrecipes.com/ Ingredients     1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef    2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 small yellow onion, grated or finely chopped    1 tablespoon New Mexico chile powder 1 teaspoon cumin    1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt   1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes    1 (4 oz) can fire roasted diced green chiles 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn    12 8” large flour tortillas 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (or our homemade enchilada sauce)    4 ounces Colby Jack cheese, shredded 8 ounces Pepperjack cheese, shredded    2 scallions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 6 oz can sliced olives, drained     Instructions number one Preheat oven to 425°F. number two Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet, over medium hig

Boneless Pork Chops Boneless pork chops are a versatile, yet underutilized cut of meat. I regularly cook boneless pork chops because they’re inexpensive, low in fat and high in protein. You can bake, broil, grill or fry boneless pork chops. adapter from : dinneratthezoo.com/ Ingredients salt 15 oz center cut boneless pork chops (3 pork chops) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley, for garnishing 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Honey Sauce: 2 tablespoons warm water 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 3 dashes cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt     Instructions number one Season the pork chops with salt and ground black pepper, on both sides of the pork. Mix all the ingredients in the Honey Garlic Sauce together. Stir to combine well. number two Heat up a cast-iron skillet (preferred) on high heat. Add the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the pork chops to the skillet and pan fr

Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajita Recipe This easy dinner comes together in less time than it takes to wait for a table at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Mild poblano chiles and bell peppers get a nice char under the broiler and deliver more than double a day’s worth of immunity-boosting vitamin C. adapter from : cookinglight.com/ Ingredients        1 yellow bell pepper sliced thin     1 1/2 pounds of shrimp peeled and deveined        1 orange bell pepper sliced thin     1 red bell pepper sliced thin        1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil     1 small red onion sliced thin       several turns of freshly ground pepper     1 teaspoon of kosher salt        1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder     2 teaspoon of chili powder        1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin     1/2 teaspoon of onion powder        lime     1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika        tortillas warmed     fresh cilantro for garnish Instructions number one Preheat oven to 450 degrees. number two In a large bowl, combine onion, b

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe This is some of the best chicken I’ve made in ages. I make a lot of chicken, but this was truly special. The coating is extra crispy. You think you’re eating chicken that’s been fried, but it hasn’t been! adapter from : averiecooks.com/ INGREDIENTS 1 cup panko bread crumbs 4 Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 3 tablespoons minced parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 Tablespoons melted butter Salt and pepper, to taste 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons, if using bottled) 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice Instructions number one Preheat oven to 350 degrees. number two Chop up your parsley and garlic. number three Slice the chicken into "fingers" - cutting lengthwise and cutting thicker pieces in half again, for even thickness throughout. number four Mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish. number five In a second dish, mix the butter, lemon juice and garlic together. number six Dip bo

Keto Low Carb Beef and Broccoli Make this keto beef and broccoli recipe on a night that you want a complete and healthy meal that does not take a lot of time to cook and prepare.  Keto Beef and Broccoli offers protein and vegetables all in one dish, making the process of dinner prep so simple. adapter from : eazypeazymealz.com/ Ingredients         1/2 lb Broccoli , cut into small florets     1 lb Flat Iron steak , thinly sliced against the grain        1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil     1 tsp Fish Sauce     1/4 cup Coconut Oil     Beef and Broccoli Marinade     2 cloves Garlic chopped        1 tsp Root ginger, peeled and grated , do not use powdered ginger!     1/4 cup Coconut Aminos     Instructions number one Scroll up to watch the recipe video! number two Cut the Flat Iron Steak into very thin slices against the grain. number three Add the sliced beef to a small bag with the coconut aminos, ginger, and garlic. Let marinate for 1 hour in the fridge. number four When you are ready to cook,

Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Chicken Casserole We are always looking for new ways to make dinner in a flash. Even though cooking is our job – we do not enjoy spending hours slaving away in the kitchen every single day. adapter from : livingchirpy.com/ INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 16-ounce bag frozen broccoli cuts 2 10-ounce bags frozen cauliflower rice (or 1 head of cauliflower, riced and cooked) 3 cups, shredded mozzarella cheese 2 large eggs, whisked 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese 2 teaspoons onion powder INSTRUCTIONS number one Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Set aside. number two Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make them thinner, lightly coat them in olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Liberally season with salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes. number three Whil

Quick and Easy Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe This olive oil bread dip is anything but complicated and for a person who tends to over think things, that is spectacular.  I can attest the ease and simplicity of this recipe, so if you are short on time but what a recipe for entertaining, this is what you need! adapter from : lemonsforlulu.com/ Ingredients If Using Dried Spices:         ½ teaspoon dried thyme     ½ tablespoon dried basil        ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary     ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)     ½ teaspoon dried oregano      If Using Fresh Herbs:          1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped     1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped        ¼ teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped finely     ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped finely     ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)        OTHER INGREDIENTS:         3 cloves of garlic, minced     1 cup extra virgin olive oil, please read the post for my favorite supermarket brands        2 tablespoons parmesan cheese     Salt & pepper     ½

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken This easy recipe for Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is packed with so much flavor and requires very little effort. With just a handful of ingredients, this dish continues to be one of my go-to’s because it’s low maintenance and it’s fall-off-the-bone amazing. adapter from : diethood.com/ Ingredients Salt and pepper to taste 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Sesame seeds & green onion for topping Rice for serving 3 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water Instructions number one Start by placing your chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Season well with salt and pepper. number two In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, and garlic. Pour the mixture over chicken and put your Instant Pot Lid on and set to seal. number three Cook on the Meat setting (or on HIGH pressure for non IP) for 15 min

Low Carb Pizza Casserole This isn’t a deep layered dish with pizza toppings; it’s actually a pizza in a casserole dish. Thick, gooey, topped with all your favorite keto friendly pizza toppings…mmm. adapter from : lowcarbyum.com/      Ingredients         ½ teaspoon Salt     14 ounces Cauliflower florets, cut into bite-size pieces       2 pounds Italian Sausage, if in casings remove from casing before cooking     2.5 ounces Pepperoni       8 ounces Mushrooms, sliced     1 tablespoon Olive Oil        12 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded     1 Green Pepper, cut into bite-size pieces        1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, powdered     1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning     1.5 cups Low Carb Pasta Sauce, we use Rao’s Homemade Marinara              Instructions   number one Steam the cauliflower. Place cut cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl with 1 cup of water. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for approximately 3 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. Don’t overcook! number two

  Sweet Potato Stew Is there anything else more cozy than a beef stew during the dead of winter? And just to be clear, when I say dead of winter, I mean anything below 50 degrees F. adapter from : damndelicious.net/     Ingredients        1/4 cup chopped celery     3 cups (~2 potatoes) medium-sized sweet potatoes chopped       8 ounce bag mini carrots     1 small yellow onion       1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, I use fire-roasted     1 can (15 ounces) corn, I use fire-roasted (or use frozen sweet corn or cut it off the cob!)       2 tablespoons flour     1 pound beef chuck roast, cut into cut into 1/2-inch chunks (can use pre-cut stew meat for super       quick prep)       1 bay leaf     1/2 teaspoon each seasoned salt and pepper       1/2 teaspoon paprika     1 teaspoon minced garlic       2 tablespoons fresh parsley     1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce     Optional: fresh flat leaf parsley     1 cup water     2 beef boullion cubes            Instructions   number one Grease a sl

Greek Chicken Traybake This recipe for baked Greek chicken is so simple to make but it tastes so good (it's probably one of our favourites out of all of our high protein recipes)! Whack some cherry tomatoes, onions, peppers and chicken on a baking tray, cover with a tasty herb and spice mix, throw it into the oven, add some olives and feta and you’re done. Healthy cooking doesn’t get much easier than that. adapter from : foodforfitness.co.uk/     Ingredients         1 yellow pepper cut into 2 inch pieces     1 red pepper cut into 2 inch pieces        2 cups cherry tomatoes     1 red onion cut into eighths        1 lemon     1/2 cup artichoke hearts       2 cloves garlic crushed     2 large chicken breasts, cut in half or 4 chicken thighs        1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar     1/4 cup olive oil        1 tsp dried oregano     1/2 tsp smoked paprika        1/2 tsp pepper     1/4 tsp salt        2/3 cup black olives     1/4 cup chopped feta (omit for Paleo/Whole30)     2 tbsp chopped

Healthier Broccoli Chicken Casserole Casseroles always remind me of my mom. She used to make delicious chicken casseroles when I was a kid. All of them were topped with, wait for it … crumbled up potato chips. And I loved it! adapter from : recipestonourish.com/ Ingredients         1 large head of broccoli*, cut into bite-sized florets (about 1 pound of florets)     8 ounces uncooked pasta* (I used whole-wheat rotini)        1 small white onion, thinly sliced     2 tablespoons butter or olive oil        4 cloves garlic, minced     8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, thinly sliced        1 cup chicken or vegetable stock     3 tablespoons flour       1 teaspoon Dijon mustard     1 1/2 cups milk     1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper     1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt        2 cups diced (or shredded) cooked chicken     2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided Instructions   number one Heat oven to 400°F. number two Cook pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salt