Creamy French Mustard Herb Chicken
Creamy French Mustard Herb Chicken Oh my gosh, no more boring chicken. Its tender and moist and that sauce is so good. It’s unexpected in all the right ways. Tangy, salty, herby and coats the chicken perfectly. The spinach, parsley, garlic and shallots…and sherry help bring your normal boring chicken dish to life. This is […]
Chicken Enchilada Meatballs
Chicken Enchilada Meatballs Tender chicken meatballs flavored with smoked paprika, shallots, garlic and cheese – all taking a bath in the best enchilada sauce with more cheese, red peppers and scallions. I love serving the chicken enchilada meatballs with smoked paprika + lime rice, tortillas and beans. It’s a tacos and enchilada bowl all in […]
One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Chicken + Rice
One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Chicken + Rice When the feeling for broccoli cheddar soup hits you but you also want some comfort of jasmine rice and protein from chicken…well, you make this recipe. This One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Chicken + Rice is a huge hit with kids, adults and everyone in between. Let the title […]
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe revised November 2024. Tender and moist chicken coated in a simple yet flavorful lemon, shallot, garlic and caper sauce. It’s pure elegance without the work or time. The quickly seared chicken along with lots of fresh herbs…it’s really perfection. Oh, and salty and full of citrus! This recipe is different […]
20 Garlic Clove Whole Roasted Chicken with Shallots
20 Garlic Clove Whole Roasted Chicken with Shallots The most tender and moist whole roast chicken with the most amazing garlic, olive oil and butter pan sauce. The shallots, carrots, thyme and well, garlic add so much flavor to this chicken. Pour in some chicken bone broth and finish with fresh parsley to make it […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Butternut squash pasta screams Fall. It’s creamy, healthy, full of all the flavors and it requires minimal cooking. By roasting the squash with olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper – you let the oven to the work. Let it cool slightly, pour everything in a blender with some bone broth (or […]
Mojo Chicken Sheet Pan Bake
Mojo Chicken Sheet Pan Bake Run to the store, stock up on all the ingredients and make this tonight. The flavors are out of this world good – plus you cook it on a sheet pan (high fives all around). It’s all in the marinate and then the reserve marinate you use for sauce. It’s […]
Creamy Garlic Chicken with My Classic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Chicken with My Classic Mashed Potatoes If there ever was a Spring comfort food, well this is it. Cut into a juicy piece of chicken and then soak it in the rich (yet, light) sauce loaded with garlic, shallots, marsala wine and chicken broth..serve with mashed caulflower or potatoes. So good. Add in […]
Thai Basil Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry
Chicken Meatballs in Vegetable Coconut Curry After all, we eat with our eyes…and when I look at this I WANT TO EAT IT. Making a curry is a labor of love. No, it’s not going to take all day. Like I’ve said before, have all your ingredients on your counter, chop what needs to be […]
Apple Cider Braised Chicken with Butternut Squash
Apple Cider Braised Chicken with Butternut Squash Colorado Fall is almost gone. Like it comes in one week and it’s gone the next. BUT one thing that I have learned while living here is to celebrate it for a month or two. This Apple Cider Braised Chicken Butternut Squash brings all the Fall vibes to the table. […]
Pan Fried Herby Chicken Florentine
Pan Fried Herby Chicken Florentine Crispy pan fried chicken breast filled with herbs served with the best cream sauce loaded with spinach and fresh basil. Oh that garlic, shallots and white wine might be my favorite part. Serve with gluten free pasta, spaghetti squash or on its own. I’m a sucker for a good cream […]
Parmesan Chicken Meatball Spaghetti Squash Bowls
Parmesan Chicken Meatball Spaghetti Squash Bowls Ok the tile is a mouthful but totally worth mentioning everything. A simple recipe full of cheese, garlic and spices…PLUS squash. So it’s totally guilt free. Parmesan Chicken Meatball Spaghetti Squash Bowls are perfect for this Monday evening. Salty Parmesan cheese and lots of herbs with tender chicken all sauced […]
Sesame Orange Chicken and Baby Bibb Lettuce Salad
Sesame Orange Chicken and Baby Bibb Lettuce Salad Buttery baby bib lettuce all covered with crunchy red peppers and cucumber slices, sweet mandarin oranges and delicious quick pickled red onions. Simple grilled chicken adds much need protein and the dressing brings it all together. I love adding fresh herbs to salads. Cilantro adds the right […]
Grape and Olive Sauced Crispy Chicken with Shallots
Grape and Olive Crispy Chicken with Shallots Don’t think twice about this combination. It’s a good one. The olives are salty, naturally sweet grapes and buttery shallots and then with the creamy feta all topped with fresh parsley. Oh, it’s a good one. The butter and wine and a little bit of bone broth make […]
Weeknight One Pan Chicken Cacciatore
This Chicken Cacciatore is a gourmet meal but made simple with ingredients you are sure to have + just the right amount of time to make a homemade meal.
Boneless chicken thighs give this recipe the best flavor, stays moist and each thighs will stay tender even when you reheat this. Simple crushed tomatoes, shallots, garlic, red peppers, oregano and basil. Yum – ingredients I highly suggest you have in your pantry at all times.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Creamy Tuscan Chicken + Vegetable Soup There are NO words. This soup has it all. The perfect creamy broth filled with herbs and crunchy vegetables. The chicken is cooked in the broth so the flavor is infused into the meat. Plus the tortellini, fresh spinach at the end and a sprinkle of cheese. Double the […]
Red Enchilada Saucy Chicken Skewers with Yellow Rice
Red Enchilada Chicken Skewers with Yellow Rice Layers and layers of colors, textures and spices. A great Summer time meal for everyone at your table. Heck, any time of the year, I’ll eat this. Tender chicken pieces are perfectly charred on a grill pan with spoonful’s of your favorite enchilada sauce, easy yellow rice and […]
Paleo Chicken Bacon Avocado Ranch Salad
Paleo Chicken Bacon Avocado Ranch Salad You aren’t going to believe this salad. Salty bacon with peppery chicken bites, a perfectly cooked egg with crunchy cucumbers and tomatoes with the crisp romaine lettuce and THAT DRESSING! The fact that this is Paleo still blows my mind. You are able to make a creamy ranch with […]
One Pan Puttanesca Chicken
One Pan Puttanesca Chicken This lemon, caper, shallot and olive combination is over the top good. It’s light but totally packs a punch with layers and layers of flavors. Salty and spicy (only slightly). With just the right amount of texture you want in a sauce…then you have that moist browned chicken. It’s your next […]
My Simple Cashew Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
My Simple Cashew Ginger Chicken Stir Fry Classic and Simple. My favorite words when I make new recipes to share. We all need more healthy meals in our lives that nurish us but also don’t take 2 hours to prepare. I often make different variations of this – change up the sauce a bit, add […]
Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cup Salad
Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cup Salad I love light and fresh salads that double has a protein filled lunch. This salad is just that. With the ginger, shallot and sesame flavors – I just wish I had some bread. The chicken soaks up the dressing and all the raw vegetables add the right amount of crunch […]
Chicken Salad 2 Ways
Chicken Salad 2 Ways I’ve been telling myself this for a while. Why do I repeat things over and over again and just now I’m really starting to implement things into my schedule. Please tell me I’m not alone?!?! Well, meal prep are the famous words. More directly, roast some chicken breast to have in […]
Peanut Chicken Egg Roll Stir Fry
Peanut Chicken Egg Roll Stir Fry Ok, Wow. Just wow! If you are looking for a killer new recipe to add to your routine, this is IT! Talk about texture, color, protein, nutrition and deliciousness – here it is. This recipe is very similar to my Egg Roll Stir Fry with Pork where I used […]
Caprese Pan Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
Caprese Pan Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze Ok, so I’m totally on an heirloom tomato kick. I just can’t get over the juicy tender things. I mean, the colors, texture and juicy-ness…yes, I just said juicy twice! If this isn’t the perfect late Spring and Summer time meal, I just don’t know what is. And […]
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup + Biscuits
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup + Biscuits Creamy and light with all the textures of a traditional pot pie, but in a soup bowl. Tender heirloom potatoes and carrots with shallots, celery and all the bone broth and fresh parsley you could want. I love using store bought roasted chicken or simply roasting 2 chicken […]
10 Garlic Clove Chicken
10 Garlic Clove Chicken My love for roast chicken continues and this recipe is in 1st place. The silky sauce made of wine, butter and olive oil – I mean seriously. With the 10 garlic cloves to bring in so much flavor and the easiest roasted chicken, that ANYONE can cook. It’s just mouth watering. […]
Light Chicken Tetrazzini
Light Chicken Tetrazzini Think the sauciest sauce with pan roasted mushrooms, tons of garlic and the best bone broth. A splash of sherry, worchestershire and fresh black pepper – bring it all together. The simply pan seared chicken, fresh parsley and shallots are all a dream…coated in that sauce. Yes. Don’t forget all the Parmesan, […]
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken + Rice
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken + Rice Tender and toasted brown chicken thighs with all the bright flavors of freshness with the simplest jasmine rice – with more lime! The best marinade with lime, shallots, garlic and cilantro. Mouth watering, really! Add this week night meal to your routine. No need to marinade the chicken for […]
The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Salad with Spicy Cashews
The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Salad There are basically no words. Nothing is coming to my mind – because, well, I’m blown away by this salad. This salad is an anti salad. It’s trying to be a salad but doesn’t quite cut it. But I’m calling it a salad, because check out those greens! Simply pan […]
One Pan Green Enchilada Chicken + Rice Skillet
One Pan Green Enchilada Chicken + Rice Skillet Give me all that moist and cheesy chicken and creamy rice. Layers of peppers with green chile enchilada sauce – yes, it’s good. One pan meals have my heart. The flavors really develop so much more – plus less dishes and serving it in the skillet is […]
My Favorite Chicken Bahn Mi Salad with Pickled Veggies
My Favorite Chicken Bahn Mi Salad with Pickled Veggies I’m not sure what my favorite part is? Could be the tahini and sriracha dressing or maybe those pickled carrots…I also love the added cilantro and mint in the mix. Complex flavors developed from a simple marinade with crunchy pickled vegetables, spicy thick and creamy dressing […]
Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken
Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken Revised from April 2021 When dinner is ready in less than 20 minutes, it is happening in my house. I love how the heat does all the work to crisp up the chicken. The simple herb butter (add in any other fresh herbs you have) melts perfectly over the top of […]
Crunchy Peanut Chicken Wraps
Crunchy Peanut Chicken Wraps A simple gluten free wrap with all the crunchy veggies, tender chicken loaded with the best peanut sauce and peppery arugula. It’s fresh, light and perfect for lunch today. I love changing up lunches – from salads and soups to a wrap filled with all the right things. It’s filling but […]
Lemon Basil Chimichurri Chicken with Summer Squash and Potatoes
Lemon Basil Chimichurri Chicken with Summer Squash and Potatoes Another sheet pan recipe wins again. Yes, I used a cast iron to help sear up the chicken and squash but then its all sheet pan glory after that. This simple lemon zest, basil, fresh oregano and prosecco balsamic vinegar chimichurri pairs perfectly with the roasted […]
Remixed Chicken Peanut Satay Arugula Salad
Chicken Peanut Satay + Arugula Salad Whoa, this is a good one! If you love spicy and sweet peanut anything you will LOVE this recipe. The marinade gives the chicken tons of flavor and after a quick grill of the skewers, you top it all with a gingery peanut dressing. The arugula, pea sprouts and […]
Classic + Basic Roasted Whole Chicken
Classic + Basic Roasted Whole Chicken Classic. Basic. Delicious. A must in your life. Knowing a go to roasted chicken recipe and to having it in your back pocket is a lovely thing to know. While it may seem fancy, intimidating or messy – it really isn’t. Why is a roast chicken so comforting? It’s […]
Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Pasta + Chicken
Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Pasta + Chicken Hot damn. Excuse the language but this is just SO good. We have been eating so many sun-dried tomatoes lately, that I thought why not add them into my simple tomato vodka sauce. The richness, depth of flavor and little bites of jewels..oh my, it’s good. Just make this […]
Not the Tik Tok
Green Goddess Salad
Not the Tik Tok Green Goddess Salad Calling all Green Goddess Fans and Non fans…because I’ll convert you. The dressing alone is fantastic. Creamy, filled with herbs, garlic and coconut cream – It’s ranch dressings sister – and might be better. What takes this salad over top is the goat cheese, parsley leaves and crisp […]
Herb Oil Chicken Naan Wraps with Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Herb Oil Chicken Wraps with Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Oh man, I just love a good wrap. Tender, creamy and full of all the textures and flavors. This one doesn’t disappoint. Simply grilled chicken, drizzled with the best herb oil and topped with mini cucumbers and fresh herbs. The warm naan, spinach and crazy good sun […]
Peanut Chicken Salad with Spicy Dressing
Peanut Chicken Salad with Spicy Dressing It’s about dang time. This salad has it ALL. Crunch, colors, textures and all the protein and vegetables you need…plus the dressing is the creamiest of them all. This salad is great for lunch but with all this warm weather we are still having, this salad is perfect for […]
Gluten Free Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara
Gluten Free Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara You are just going to LOVE this recipe. I mean Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara, using my favorite gluten free pasta and all the basil I can find. Large pieces of salty and crispy bacon, creamy mozzarella, tender and fresh basil leaves and warm peppery chicken breast tenders. Everything is […]
Crispy Sesame Crusted Chicken + Simple Slaw
Crispy Sesame Crusted Chicken + Simple Slaw Give me all the crispy baked chicken – it’s like fried chicken but without all the added grease. Slice thinly so you can dip into an easy house made sauce. Add a simple crunchy slaw for something green and it’s a healthy flavorful meal. Weeknight crispy crusted chicken […]
Salsa Braised Chicken Thighs
Salsa Braised Chicken Thighs I’ve been on a mission. These gourmet weeknight dinners just need to be simplier, tastier and well, just overall good. I don’t want to do a ton of dishes, I don’t want to chop for 20 minutes and I don’t want the ingredients list to be long. If you are after […]
Quick Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Quick Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps I love a good healthy and simple lettuce wrap – it’s WAY better than take out. Creamy with double the peanut butter, crunchy and did I say ‘healthy’. Dig in and grab 3! It’s really about the extras. I mean, chicken is great but in this recipe its all about […]
Mexican Chicken + Chickpea Salad
Mexican Chicken + Chickpea Salad Lightened up and reinvented Mexican Chopped Salad. Just imagine all the little nuggets of spice rubbed chicken with chickpeas, creamy goat cheese and crunchy bell peppers. The mixed greens, lime, cilantro and honey bring it all together to make an easy twist on a Mexican Chopped Salad. I love the […]
Green Goddess Cashew and Crispy Chicken Bowls
Green Goddess Cashew + Crispy Chicken Bowls Revised Recipe from July 2020. Make it a bowl, wrap or add extra greens for a salad. Just always serve with extra cashew cream and hot sauce. I’m all about the condiments, these days. This meal is all about layering flavors, textures and a simple spice blend for the […]
Chicken Bacon Ranch Kale Salad
Chicken Bacon Ranch Kale Salad Think a classic yet updated salad. It’s healthy, gluten and dairy free with all the flavors of garlic, onion and BACON. Just the words ‘Chicken Bacon Ranch’ make me want it. With the addition of massaged (yes, that’s right) kale, crunchy cucumbers, fresh dill and walnuts – it’s unique. Let’s […]
Skillet Mexican Spiced Chicken + Rice
Mexican Spiced Skillet Chicken + Rice How good does this look? and it tastes good too! Charred and smoky chicken with all the spices cooked in saucy rice with all the peppers, garlic and cilantro. Love the layers of textures and flavors in this dish. It’s simple for a quick weeknight meal and fancy for […]
My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos
My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos Everyone at your table will love these smoky, cheesy and totally crispy tacos. With a simple seasoning blend (that I use a lot) with chicken thighs and the creamiest cheese you can find – a quick toss in some olive oil and the oven does the rest. I kept […]
Paleo General Tso Chicken + Cauliflower Stir Fry
Paleo General Tso Chicken + Cauliflower Stir Fry Mouthwatering good. A delicious sauce coats the chicken and cauliflower pieces – which are crispy brown and tender inside. Top it all with fresh red pepper, scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or extra cauliflower. It’s really that good. All these delicious week night meals. Just […]
Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Turmeric Cauliflower Rice Basically the most perfect bowl that is full of crazy good chicken bites and all the things. This bowl is heaven in a bowl. All the textures, flavors and warmth to your soul that you NEED right now. We basically go nuts in our house for bowls like […]
Ginger + Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ginger + Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps Tender chicken pieces all coated in the easiest sauce with crunchy cashews and bright ginger flavor. I’m here for all of this. This is such a simple recipe – with few ingredients (some I highly recommend keeping in your pantry) and everything you can quickly grab at your local […]
Chicken Enchilada Bake
Chicken Enchilada Bake High fives for mid week meals in a rush! Our Tuesday – Thursdays are busy in our house…and let’s just say that those nights our dinners aren’t the most creative. BUT not anymore. Check out this! Basically enchiladas without rolling all the tortillas up. So much faster, easier and tastes the same. […]
Spicy Peanut Coconut & Chicken Salad
Spicy Peanut Coconut & Chicken Salad Revised from January 2021. This is a salad I’ve been wanting to make for a while now. I love a good peanut satay chicken AND this is it in salad form. It’s delicious. It brings all the spice, flavors and fresh crunch to a salad – that is a […]
30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice
30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice Tastes like it’s been cooking all day…but alas, only 30 minutes, and dinner is on the table. It’s rich with chipotle, green chiles, tahini, cinnamon and that ending of chocolate. Dig into the buttery lime rice with the fresh tomatoes and warm saucy chicken. I love serving it […]
Saucy Gochujang Chicken Bites with Sesame Cucumber Slaw
Saucy Gochujang Chicken Bites with Sesame Cucumber Slaw Tender chicken bites covered with layers of a gochujang paste, ketchup, garlic and ginger sauce all wrapped up with a quick tahini cream, peppery arugula and sesame cucumbers. It comes together very quickly and is a great meal for these late Summer nights. I love meals like […]
Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers
Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers Outdoor dining, how I love you. This meal, just speaks to that. Simple and quick 30 minute marinate, grilled on a hot grill and served with your favorite pesto. I’m all about easy meals that are full of fresh and bright flavors. The chicken takes on the lemon flavor, dried herbs […]
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad Chicken and honey mustard go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a magically combination, I tell you! Have you tried it? And then of course ‘chicken tenders’ on top of greens is always called a salad. With some fresh garden tomatoes, avocado, crispy bacon and chopped […]
Creamy Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
Creamy Artichoke + Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken When you need a hug – MAKE THIS! Do I really need to tell you how delicious this is? Don’t the photos do it all for you! This is my NEW favorite comfort food! The chicken is tender while soaking up all the flavors of the sauce. The leeks, wine, grilled […]
Weeknight Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken
Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken We all could use a soup that is full of immune boosting qualities while tasting amazing. This broth is crazy good and with some crispy and tasty chicken and all the vegetables I could load up in the bowl – it’s a great weeknight treat. Everyone in my family […]
Herb Chicken + Olive Tapenade Spaghetti Squash
Herb Chicken + Olive Tapenade Spaghetti Squash Imagine the simplest homemade olive tapenade on top of cute little herb covered chicken bites with creamy spaghetti squash. Give me all the olives, pine nuts and herb chicken. Plus garlic, shallots and coconut milk – it’s fancy, yet really simple to make. I made this for a […]
Sheet Pan Red Pepper Cashew Chicken
Sheet Pan Red Pepper Cashew Chicken Sesame, roasted red pepper with moist and tender chicken – it’s really good. Coconut aminos and fish sauce add the right about of salt and sweetness. Add in some sriracha hot sauce, roasted cashews and garnish with fresh cilantro. Oh, so good. I served this with jasmine rice and scallion […]
Roasted Tomato Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash Tacos
Roasted Tomato Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash Tacos Starting the weekend off right. Simply cooked shredded chicken with bites of roasted tomatoes, layered over smoked paprika sweet potato nuggets – YES! Top it all with creamy avocado cream – lots of lime and garlic. I love to add more cotija cheese and hot sauce at […]
Bacon Dill Ranch Chicken with Sautéed Garlic Greens
Bacon Dill Ranch Chicken with Sautéed Garlic Greens Anything wrapped in bacon is good, right? I love the salty and tender pieces of bacon and chicken together – this is a good combination. Then you have the fresh herb and garlic dressing to top it all off with. Finish with some bites of sautéed greens […]
BLTA Salad with Peppered Dill and Parsley Ranch
BLTA Salad with Peppered Dill and Parsley Ranch B – bacon L – lettuce T – tomato A – avocado All over crisp romaine lettuce, simple pan seared chicken + herbed croutons. It’s basically the best salad combination. I mean BACON in a salad! It’s a must. Make sure to crisp up that bacon nicely, salt the avocado + serve […]
Brioche Crouton and Lemon Basil Caesar Salad
Brioche Crouton & Lemon Basil Caesar Salad When there are brioche croutons on a salad YOU MAKE IT (or order it)…Whatever, just eat it all up. This doesn’t feel like a salad at all – with some crunchy romaine lettuce and delicious fresh basil, you have your greens, protein from the tender chicken and amazing sweet […]
One Pan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
One Pan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach I’ve had a jar of oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, starring at me in my pantry. Basically screaming at me through the glass, for me to devour. WHY did it take me SO long to make this? Let’s jazz up the boring chicken breast and coat it with […]
Arugula + Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad
Arugula + Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad The best Spring time pesto that coats roast chicken just right, served with mixed greens, buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Simple salads unite. Ah, this pesto is killer. With lots of peppery arugula, lemon zest, and nutty salty pistachios all mixed with olive oil and garlic. Give me a […]
Chicken Skewers with Tomato + Date BBQ Sauce
Chicken Skewers with Tomato + Date BBQ Sauce Anything on a skewer looks amazing – trust me. Simply cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces, skewer them all up, season with salt and pepper and slather with your homemade Tomato + Date BBQ sauce. Grill to perfection and you have some deliciousness. And if you don’t […]
One Pan Artichoke Chicken + Rice
One Pan Artichoke Chicken + Rice This dish is inspired by the rich flavors of marinated canned artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes with each seamed rice, earthy greens and tender chicken. It’s a weeknight meal that gives you healthy leftovers for lunch or more dinner the following day. It’s creamy without the cream or cheese, full […]
My Kids Saucy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
My Kids Saucy Chicken Lettuce Wraps You have to try these. The smallest bites of tender and moist chicken all covered with a rich yet balanced sauce. Add in some red peppers and scallions for a fresh bite..but honestly, that saucy chicken can be enjoyed allow. Grab your lettuce and wrap it up. My daughter […]
Healthier Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps
Healthier Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps Let’s elevate your usual boring salad into something fabulous, shall we? I mean, all that hot and spicy buffalo sauce over crispy and tender chicken with the best 4 ingredient blue cheese salad dressing. Keeping it even more crispy with romaine lettuce, carrot sticks and all the walnuts and cherry […]
Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli
Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli I mean for real. You have to give this recipe a try. Think tender sauce covered chicken with the right amount of balance between sweet, spicy and flavorful..and then you have that quick roasted broccoli that leaves it crunchy and full of flavor. Pour any extra sauce on […]
Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos
Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos We LOVE tacos in this house. We love how everyone can make them the way they want and we all can eat together in harmony. I love making my spicy with hot sauce and salty with cotija cheese…extra cilantro is always good too. The chili […]
Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower
Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower Healthy sesame chicken…it’s takeout at home – it’s so much better! A one pan meal that brings the flavors – everyone at your table will love it. Oh that sauce. Sesame, ginger and garlic with all that tender chicken and cauliflower. It’s a great Paleo friendly dinner. No gluten. No […]
White Wine and Mushroom Braised Chicken with Fresh Herbs
White Wine and Mushroom Braised Chicken with Fresh Herbs If you don’t know, I love roasted chicken. First of all, the smell permeates your entire house, that crispy skin is amazing and you can use it in so many ways. PLUS the pan sauce is always killer. Lemon, shallots, wine, butter and fresh herbs are […]
Potato Chip Chicken Tenders with Two Dips
Potato Chip Chicken Tenders with Two Dips Tender chicken strips that are moist and crunchy on the outside with hints of garlic and thyme. Dip into one or both of the sauces and a complete bite. Never would I think that potatoes chips would have a place at my dinner table, but they do know. […]
Braised Gochujang + Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
Braised Gochujang + Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Week night braising – you’ve got this! It’s really simple. Mix together chicken bone broth, gochujang paste, garlic, ginger, honey and coconut aminos. Lather your chicken up and let the oven slowly cook your tender chicken to perfection. I like to add fresh broccoli towards the end – […]
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken + Brussels Sprouts
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken with Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salty, tangy and sweet – basically the best 5 minute pan sauce to have with pan seared chicken breasts. Add in some crispy brussels sprouts and bacon. Fresh thyme and black pepper seal it all together. It’s a great cooler weather meal, it’s gluten and dairy free […]
Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes + Burrata
Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes + Burrata We ALL need a fresh tasting chicken dish in our back pocket for quick dinners. PLUS one that is on the healthier and lighter side. Fresh basil and parsley with slices of lemon and cherry tomatoes – all the fresh flavors with simply seared chicken breast. […]
Berry Chicken + Cornbread Panzanella Salad
Berry Chicken + Cornbread Panzanella Salad I’m here for all the colorful salads! I mean, just check out those textures, colors and just imagine the flavors! I loved using roasted chicken, day old cornbread croutons, fresh fruit and herbs and a mountain of baby salad greens. I’m hanging on to Summer as long as I […]
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken High five for decadent mid week meals! Even though, it’s Thursday – this easy cream sauce comes into in less than 5 minutes and coats the chicken just right. Pan sear the salt and pepper chicken. Set aside and use the same pan with all the drippings to […]
Crispy Apricot Bone-In Chicken with Bone Broth Pan Sauce
Crispy Apricot Bone-In Chicken with Bone Broth Pan Sauce Bone in is better than boneless. Skin on is better than skinless. It’s just my opinion BUT I think I’m right. It’s a good one. Simple, delicious with different layers of flavors and with crispy skinned chicken! The bone in chicken breasts are great – they […]
Garlic Dill Chicken Wraps with Hummus + Tzatziki
Garlic Dill Chicken Wraps with Hummus + Tzatziki Summer meals that require little effort but have TONS of flavor, texture and layers – I’M ALL FOR. These wraps are just that. Dill and garlic covered chicken, with peppery arugula, crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes. So good. Add in some tzatziki and hummus – on top […]
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake Creamy gorgonzola sauce, spiced with buffalo sauce and fresh herbs. The chicken and squash are all saucy – you can’t even tell it’s a vegetable. Such a simple recipe for any day of the week! Again I used Covey Rise Farms ground chicken – it’s lean with some fat so there is […]
Chicken Ceasar Salad Pita Pockets
Chicken Caesar Salad Pita Pockets Hot Summer nights are here in our house and I just don’t always like to be hanging out near the stove and oven. I love a quick meal, that has layers of flavors, textures and is a SANDWICH of sorts. How fun are these?!?! Quick and easy caesar dressing, herby […]
Chicken and Black Bean Poblano Peppers with Roasted Chicken
Chicken and Black Bean Poblano Peppers with Roasted Chicken Stuffed smoky poblano peppers with the perfect Mexican spiced rice – filled with cumin, garlic and tomato flavors. Mix in some black beans, roasted chicken and cilantro…OH, and CHEESE. Don’t forget the cheese. I love using store bought roasted chicken in this recipe – the flavor […]
Sheet Pan Lemon Chive Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Lemon Chive Butter Chicken Doesn’t this scream Spring?!?! It also screams, easy week night meals on one sheet pan! YES. Now, that is something I can get behind and fully support. Less dishes and more letting the oven do the work, is always a good idea. This chicken is coated with all the […]
Baked Tandoori Spiced Chicken
Baked Tandoori Spiced Chicken Garam Masala is such an amazing spice blend. The depth of flavors is insane, mixed with creamy Greek yogurt, garlic and smoked paprika, it’s rich and keeps the chicken moist and spicy without being too over powering. This recipe came together because of the NAAN. Ha. AND, because I was in […]
Simple Chicken Ginger Curry with Baby Bok Choy
Simple Chicken Ginger Curry with Baby Bok Choy I love a good curry. I love the different flavors, creamy coconut milk and crunchy vegetables. It’s comforting, healthy and filling all at the same time. Serve with jasmine rice or garlic naan for dipping – because dipping into the broth is AMAZING!! This is such a […]
Quick Peanut Satay Chicken Skewers
Quick Peanut Satay Chicken Skewers Again I am on a mission to spice up your normal boring chicken breasts. The other night, I looked in our refrigerator to find chicken breasts staring at me. Then I opened our pantry and looked right at the peanut butter. with a simple marinade Marinating chicken in coconut milk […]
Horseradish and Mustard White BBQ Sauced Chicken
Horseradish and Mustard White BBQ Sauced Chicken Looking to change up the typical BBQ Chicken? Well, here you go. This white sauce is SO good. Tangy apple cider vinegar along with bright and spicy horseradish and spicy mustard. The lemon juice, cayenne pepper and honey balance is ALL out. Perfect. I love using chicken thighs […]
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Aioli
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Aioli Looking for an easy meal that pleases all kids and grown up kids (aka adults)? Well, here it is. I can’t get enough of salty pistachios – add some juicy chicken tenders and a perfectly spicy dip! Let’s get it. I love how the coconut milk keeps the […]
White Wine Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Shallots
White Wine Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Shallots Need a super fancy meal without the long list of ingredients and one that takes less than 30 minutes? And one, that doesn’t take culinary degree? I’ve got you! Crispy skinned chicken with a white wine sauce full of shallots and grilled artichokes – oh, finished with […]
Easy Pan Seared Chicken with Thyme Mushroom Sauce
Easy Pan Seared Chicken with Thyme Mushroom Sauce Bringing this recipe out of the archives. This is SUCH a good one and it’s so good to always have a simple sauce in your back pocket…cause chicken breast is better with a sauce! Once you master this sauce, you will be covering everything with it! I […]
Honey Garlic Soy Chicken
Honey Garlic Soy Chicken The easiest chicken recipe you can make. The marinade turns into the sauce and it flavors the chicken perfectly. Heavy on the garlic, sweet with honey and salty from the soy. The fresh ginger and chili peppers are SOOO good. The perfect level of heat – just know if you eat […]
Roasted Chicken and Leek Soup with Brown Butter Cauliflower Gnocchi
Roasted Chicken and Leek Soup with Brown Butter Cauliflower Gnocchi This soup is the most popular soup that I make from scratch. Everyone craves the broth – I mean who doesn’t love nutritious bone broth with coconut milk and herbs! I love it just the same but also love that its an easy soup to prepare. […]
Lemon Ginger Orzo & Chicken Soup
Lemon Ginger Orzo & Chicken Soup If Spring and healing were a soup – this would be this one! Ginger and bone broth just warm the soul and bring so many healing qualities to your body. The ginger, lemon and bone broth are perfect together to make this soup light yet filling and rich in […]
Smoky Chicken Fajita Tacos with Scallion Cream
Smoky Chicken Fajita Tacos with Scallion Cream Toast your tortillas on the stove top – perfectly charred around the outside are the way to go. Top with warm refried beans, smoky and tender chicken and toasted peppers. Drizzle on the super simple scallion cream along with some hot sauce and extra cilantro. It’s a great […]
Spiced Chicken Salad and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Spiced Chicken Salad and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing Tender chicken spiced with garam masala, salt and pepper. A quick pan sear and let them rest – because we want those juices inside the chicken not all over your cutting board. Cilantro and mint leaves are the lettuce…add in some spinach for more greens. The crunch […]
