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    Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Apr 10, 2019
    • 1 min

    Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken

    This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy, grilled chicken dinner with a simple honey chipotle BBQ sauce! It is getting warmer outside, and perfect grilling weather! So fire up the grill and serve this juicy sweet and oh so slightly spicy chicken up soon! I used boneless chicken breasts, but you can use thighs, legs or whatever you like. This was simple and very kid-friendly! Here's what you need: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs, or leg and thigh quarters
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    Spinach and Swiss Stuffed Chicken Thighs
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Mar 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Spinach and Swiss Stuffed Chicken Thighs

    Happy March Everyone! Spring is around the corner, although it is still wintry here...oh well, Spring will be here soon. Anyway, I want to share this healthy and delicious stuffed chicken thigh recipe with you. You can use chicken breasts for this recipe, but boneless thighs are just easier to roll up and stuff. And they are just so moist and flavorful. I hope you try this one! Here's what you need: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts pounded out thin) salt an
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    Low-Carb Chicken Divan
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Feb 22, 2019
    • 1 min

    Low-Carb Chicken Divan

    This dish is creamy, cheesy and full of chicken, broccoli and mushrooms. It is also full of comfort! I used a rotisserie chicken so it comes together quick. This casserole is low-carb, Keto-friendly, as well as kid friendly! It is perfect for a weeknight meal, or a Sunday lunch. It could be made up ahead and just popped in the oven to cook for about 20 minutes. Delicious! Here's what you need: (to serve 6) Meat pulled and shredded from 1 rotisserie chicken 2 T Butter 1/2 cu
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    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Feb 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    If you go to any Indian restaurant in the United States, you will probably see this dish on the menu...it is most likely one of the most popular dishes on that menu! If you have never tried this delicious Indian dish, you really really need to! It consists of tender chunks of boneless chicken breasts in a creamy tomato sauce full of spices, but not too spicy, just full of flavor! I love it because it is so rich and comforting! I lightened this up by replacing heavy cream
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    Braised Chicken in Piperade Sauce
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Jan 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    Braised Chicken in Piperade Sauce

    This delicious, beautiful dish is another that I learned to make at school in one of my culinary classes. This Piperade sauce is from the Basque region of France. It is a saute of tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, onions and garlic in olive oil along with some paprika. It was a little like a sweeter and richer salsa. I simply made the sauce, then browned some chicken breasts and thighs and let them finish cooking in the sauce. At school I used skin on chicken thighs, but when I m
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    Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Jan 18, 2019
    • 2 min

    Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

    I have recently started back for my final semester of culinary school and one of my classes is Meats, Seafood and Poultry. So the other day I cooked a Peruvian Roasted Chicken with this beautiful rub and a creamy jalapeno sauce....and it was amazing! I was worried that it might turn out too spicy for me, but it wasn't at all. In fact it was perfect! The jalapeno in the sauce is blended with sour cream among other ingredients, so even the sauce isn't too spicy. So I decided t
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    Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Jan 17, 2019
    • 2 min

    Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

    This easy entree will get a delicious, family-friendly meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. You start with a cooked rotisserie chicken, make a quick sauce and wrap them up. My family loved these enchiladas so much, and I know yours will too! While the sauce cooks, you can shred the chicken and it comes together really fast! Plan on making this dish this week! Here's what you need: 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup low sodium chicken stock 1 1/2 T chili powder 2 t ground cumin
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    Fajita Chicken
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Jan 10, 2019
    • 2 min

    Fajita Chicken

    This is a delicious twist on Chicken Fajitas.....It is Fajita Chicken! It is a marinated then grilled or pan-seared chicken breast topped with sauteed peppers and onions and finished with queso cheese. This was delicious and so easy. I marinated the chicken breasts in a few ingredients then I cooked them in a cast iron skillet, but these could also be grilled. I will share how I did it and you can choose to do it that way, or cook them on the grill. Either way, you won't be
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    Lemon Garlic Chicken
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Jan 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    Lemon Garlic Chicken

    This recipe was a home run! I made this mouth-watering Lemon Garlic Chicken in the Instant Pot, but you could adjust it to make it in the Crock Pot by starting with the first step of browning the chicken, then adding the sauce and cooking low and slow. You can even make this in the oven. However, this recipe will be for the Instant Pot. You can use chicken breasts or thighs. After making it with both, I recommend using thighs because they remain super moist and are just mor
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    Pesto Chicken
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Nov 30, 2018
    • 2 min

    Pesto Chicken

    Ok so today I was craving fresh basil pesto...this happens sometimes. Unfortunately my basil plant is no longer growing since it is winter. So I bought some fresh basil at the store and made this beautiful Pesto Chicken with it. You can buy a jar of pre-made pesto at the store and it will be Ok, but it just can't compare to the fresh taste and bright color of homemade pesto! Making it yourself, literally takes two minutes in the food processor! But either way, this dish is
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    Mexican Tinga!
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Nov 27, 2018
    • 2 min

    Mexican Tinga!

    What a great idea for a quick and absolutely delicious weeknight meal! An authentic Mexican favorite! This is made with shredded chicken that is simmered in a thick chipotle sauce served on a crunchy tostada. I made this much easier by using a rotisserie chicken bought at the grocery. You can cook the chicken in the crock pot and then shred it, too, if you want. I have included the instructions for that if you want to do it that way, However, the rotisserie chicken shredded
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    Greek Chicken
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Nov 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Greek Chicken

    Well Thanksgiving is over, and the leftovers are pretty much gone too. So it's time to get back to some simple, healthy dinners! You have to try this fantastic Greek chicken! It's so easy and delicious, not to mention it is a beautiful dish! I use Cavender's Greek seasoning and some oregano to season chicken breasts, grill them and top them with a lovely mix of roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, black olives, mushrooms and goat cheese. It is a winning combination! Here
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    Orange Glazed Chicken Stir Fry
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Nov 20, 2018
    • 1 min

    Orange Glazed Chicken Stir Fry

    It is not a Thanksgiving side, but I just had to share this recipe I whipped up tonight. I used what I had on hand and created this delicious easy and healthy dinner in less than 30 minutes. I stir fried chicken breasts, added some veggies and finished with a super simple sauce made with fresh orange juice. It was just so good and you probably have everything you need at home to make this too! Here's what you need: 4 chicken breasts cut up in bite sized pieces 1 red bell pepp
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    Cashew Chicken
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Oct 3, 2018
    • 1 min

    Cashew Chicken

    How about another "take out" meal that you can whip up in a jiffy at home? This recipe for Cashew Chicken is quick and easy and better than any take out I have had lately! Here's all you need: (adjust for how many you are serving) 4-6 chicken breasts or thighs, cut into small bite-sized pieces 1-2 green peppers cut into bite-sized pieces About 1/2 t garlic powder or to your taste 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 T lower sodium soy sauce 1-2 T cornstarch 1 small can of sliced water che
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    Butternut Squash Soup
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Oct 2, 2018
    • 1 min

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Simple, wholesome, comforting, and delicious! Those are some of the words I use to describe this wonderful bowl of my butternut squash! I love butternut squash and I grow it in my garden most years. It has a similar taste to sweet potato, only milder. It is full of Vitamin A and C and just so delicious! I love to dice it and saute it, mash it like mashed potatoes and I love it made into this creamy soup! Here's all you need: 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced 2 red potat
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    Crock Pot Orange Chicken
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Sep 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    Crock Pot Orange Chicken

    How about some Orange Chicken that you can toss in the Crock Pot quicker than you can go get take out? When you get home it will be ready for you! This recipe is easy and delicious! You just whip up the sauce and add pieces of chicken breasts, and well...that's pretty much it! Here's what you need: 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into about 2-3 inch pieces 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Zest from 1-2 oranges ( 1-2 T) 1/4 cup brown suga
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    Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Coconut Curry Sauce
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Sep 20, 2018
    • 2 min

    Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Coconut Curry Sauce

    Want a taste of the Caribbean at home? Try this Jerk chicken drizzled with a coconut curry sauce! It's a little spicy, a little sweet, a little citrusy ( I'm not sure if that's a word), and it is a flavor-packed dinner you can serve up at home! The nice thing is, the chicken can marinate all night or all day before you grill it. When you have a few minutes, make the seasoning/marinade and place the chicken in it and let it soak it up in the fridge until you are ready to g
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    Grilled Chicken Florentine Pasta
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Sep 5, 2018
    • 2 min

    Grilled Chicken Florentine Pasta

    It has been a long time since I have eaten a pasta dish with a cream sauce, not because I don't love it, but because I try to avoid heavy sauces with a lot of fat and ,calories. However, I made this dish tonight and substituted milk for heavy cream and thickened with a little cornstarch instead of flour, and this lighter version of a cream sauce was delicious and I didn't feel like I was missing a thing! The whole family enjoyed this creamy sauce with grilled chicken and fr
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    Bruschetta Chicken
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Aug 30, 2018
    • 2 min

    Bruschetta Chicken

    Summer isn't over, and neither is my basil growing outside my back door! One thing I love to make using my fresh basil is a big bowl of bruschetta topping with Roma tomatoes, garlic and olive oil! I am all about that bruschetta and this Bruschetta Chicken is just like the traditional crusty bread version, but instead of bread, I used chicken breasts rubbed with Italian herbs and garlic, pan seared in a cast iron skillet! I topped each piece of chicken with the tomato mi
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    Baked Panko Chicken Strips
    Lisa Jarvis
    • Aug 25, 2018
    • 2 min

    Baked Panko Chicken Strips

    Want a healthier alternative to fried chicken strips or nuggets? Here it is! This recipe is fairly simple and the chicken is tender and delicious! Not only will the kids love it, the grown-ups will too! In fact, the kids might enjoy helping prepare this dinner. Here's what you need: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 egg beaten 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs ( I used 100% whole wheat panko bread crumbs) 1/4 t salt 2 T water Trim the chicken bre
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