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I love baking chicken breasts because you are almost guaranteed to have delicious, juicy chicken in about 30 minutes. The prep for this recipe is so minimal, which makes it the perfect weeknight meal! Pair it with your favorite veggie or salad and you have a quick, healthy meal! Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2-4 tsp crushed garlic 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup gluten-free bread crumbs 1/4… Read More
This soup is healthy, hearty and delicious! You can substitute other greens, like kale, or mix up the veggies depending on what you have in your fridge. Sprinkle a little parmesan over a warm bowl for a comforting, satisfying meal! Ingredients: 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 2 tsp Chicken Better Than Bouillon 6 cups water 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic,… Read More
I’ve always been afraid of risotto…it just sounds so fancy and intimidating. I had some leftover oven roasted asparagus that I needed to use, so I decided to be be brave and take on the risotto challenge. Guess what? It was surprisingly easy and so tasty! I think this recipe would be perfect if you are trying to cook a romantic dinner for your special someone. Make sure you use high quality,… Read More
As you have probably noticed, I do a lot of cooking with boneless, skinless chicken breasts! So I am always trying to find new flavors to spice up this simple protein! Here is my latest flavor combination: a little tangy, a little sweet, and a little spicy. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, cut into large chunks 2 apples, cored and cut into… Read More
I am a big fan of pesto! It’s so fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make! The sun-dried tomatoes add a nice sweetness to the pasta, and the simple flavors of the chicken let you savor the star of the show: the pesto! This pesto uses nutritional yeast flakes in place of parmesan cheese to make it dairy-free, but feel free to use cheese if you eat dairy. Pasta and Chicken Ingredients:… Read More
This is a quick, flavorful way to cook chicken. Pair it with some Mexican-spiced rice or quinoa for a perfect weeknight meal! Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 3 small limes (1 zested and juiced, 1 additional juiced, 1 cut into wedges) 6 cloves of garlic, minced 1-2 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil 1-2 tsp cumin 1-2 tsp chili powder Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) 1/4 cup cilantro,… Read More
This soup is so easy and so yummy, even my picky daughter loves it! It makes a wonderful lunch or comforting dinner on a cold evening. Helpful tip: double the recipe and freeze half for later. I will never make chicken noodle soup again after eating this gem of a recipe! Ingredients: 1 32-ounce container organic low-sodium vegetable broth 1-2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded OR rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 large carrot,… Read More
These are my absolute favorite chicken breasts to make. I use the extra breasts to put on a salad the next day for lunch. Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts 4 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 tsp sea salt Trim chicken breasts and pound lightly… Read More
The Mindful Mommie 