Protein

This One Pan Caprese Chicken is filled with fresh ingredients-using just one pan! Balsamic glazed chicken with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese! It’s that good!

This Lighter Bourbon Chicken is made with tender chicken thighs smothered in a lightened up sticky bourbon sauce! This restaurant-worthy chicken dish can be made in less than 30 minutes! Packed with protein and perfect for those busy weekday nights!  

Memorial Day is an unofficial start of the summer season and a day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We have a Memorial Day family tradition of visiting the gravesites of our loved ones and enjoying a big Memorial Day picnic/BBQ with all sorts of delicious foods. I love being able to bring a few lightened up dishes that not only others can enjoy but that I enjoy without the guilt! 

This Lightened Up Pesto Chicken Bake is a low carb, gluten free dish. Thinly sliced chicken breast, topped with pesto sauce, tomatoes, and mozzarella, then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted to perfection! It’s easy to make and requires only one baking dish! 

This Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is great as a filling or topping! This Salsa Chicken can be used for tacos, baked potatoes, nachos, salads, enchiladas, tostadas, quesadillas and burritos or burrito bowls!

Tortellini pasta mixed with tender chicken and then tossed in a high protein creamy, cheesy, Alfredo sauce for a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love!

This Pan-Roasted Chicken in a Creamy Whole Grain Mustard Sauce is a one dish meal that was inspired by a French cooking class that I took from Sur La Table. The amazing creamy whole grain mustard sauce will have you smacking your lips with delight! This is a restaurant worthy dish the whole family will love!