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Category Archives: chicken
Feb 28
Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer
How great is this?! Anytime I can cut back my cooking time more than half the amount makes me happy…especially when the same results are achieved. Easy, delicious, crispy skin and tender meat. Use whatever seasonings or spices you like. … Continue reading

Posted in air fryer, chicken, low carb, main dishes, make ahead, QuickAndEasy
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Sep 14
Pressure Cooker Salsa Chicken Burrito Bowls
I love simple and easy meals that are also healthy. This delicious dish took just minutes to make and is perfect for those living a low carb lifestyle. Or, use tortillas and wrap away! Add your favorite toppings, and you’ve … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, Instant Pot, QuickAndEasy
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Dec 17
Buffalo Chicken Nachos
This is one of those “let me clear out the fridge and see what I can scrounge up” kinds of dishes. We’ve all been there. And your mind changes 100 times while going through what you have. You think you’re … Continue reading

Posted in appetizers, cheese, chicken, leftovers, QuickAndEasy, snacks
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Jun 2
Chili-Lime Chicken Kebabs
The weather has been amazing lately – perfect for grilling! Life has been crazy as well so I’m always happy when I find a new recipe that’s quick and easy to make. These kebabs were perfect for yet another hectic … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, grilling, lime, low carb, main dishes, make ahead, QuickAndEasy
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May 5
Crockpot Balsamic Chicken Breasts
After making this recipe a handful of times I’m finally getting around to sharing it. It’s perfect for different things like salads, sandwiches, as a main course…here I have it sitting on top of cauliflower “rice” (recipe coming soon). SO … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, crockpot, low carb, main dishes, make ahead
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Mar 24
Chicken Cacciatore
Dad’s birthday celebration was yesterday and this was his dinner request (dessert request coming later this week!), and it was a great one. This is a recipe remake – I tweaked it a bit from when I posted it a … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, Giada, Italian, main dishes, make ahead, peppers
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Mar 3
Spicy Sausage, Escarole & Bean Stew
Happy Monday! And hooray for March! Anything that gets us one step closer to spring is awesome in my book. I am OVER the winter. One thing I do love about the cold weather, however, is a nice bowl of … Continue reading

Posted in beans, chicken, low carb, main dishes, pork, QuickAndEasy, soup, stew
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Feb 24
Chicken Lazone
We had a beautiful weekend here in NJ…a nice reprieve from the “polar vortex”. It was nice while it lasted. More snow and cold this week 🙁 Enough is enough! I came across this meal while browsing Pinterest. It’s perfect … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, main dishes, pasta, peas, QuickAndEasy
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Jan 27
Chicken Chili with Black Beans & Corn
There’s something about an easy meal that keeps on giving. A dish that is practically effortless and makes enough to feed you for quite some time (hooray for freezer meals!). And did I mention that it’s a one pot meal? … Continue reading

Posted in beans, cheese, chicken, chili, freezer friendly, leftovers, low carb, main dishes, make ahead, Mexican, QuickAndEasy, stew, Uncategorized
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Dec 16
Whole Roasted Chicken
I have a confession to make. Up until a few weeks ago, I had never roasted a whole chicken. True story. Not sure how I managed to let that go by after all this time… So, I finally crossed the … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, freezer friendly, low carb, main dishes, make ahead
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