Fiesta Chicken Salad

August 30, 2015March 2, 201821 day fix, Chicken, Clean Eating, Meal Prep, SaladsLeave a Comment

What a crazy weekend this has been! I feel like I have been on the go nonstop, but I have been very productive! Dan and I managed to motivate and go to the gym both days this weekend which feels AMAZING! I also spent a few hours meal prepping today to help me not feel so busy during the week. It DEFINITELY helps when I want to hit the gym after work, but also want to have a home cooked meal.

A great idea for meal prep is making something in bulk that is healthy and easy to bring work. This Fiesta Chicken Salad is a great option when you’re trying to eat better and want to pack a lunch instead of spending money going out every day. This recipe will easily make enough to last one person a week!

Fiesta Chicken Salad

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 small can corn, drained
1 can low sodium organic black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Rotel (I used hot, but you can also use Original if you aren’t a big spicy fan), drained
2 Tablespoons plain Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Mix chicken with vegetables and cilantro in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix Greek Yogurt with Cajun seasoning until blended.
Mix yogurt mixture into chicken, stirring well.
Refrigerate at least one hour before enjoying.

Note: This chicken salad is great served on Romaine lettuce leaves, in pita bread, or on it’s own! For an extra crunch, try topping with crushed tortilla chips!

21 Day Fix Container Count (1/4 of recipe)

1 red
1/2 yellow
1/2 purple

Spinach Topped Chicken

June 6, 2015March 2, 201821 day fix, Chicken, Main DishesLeave a Comment

These chicken breasts are so easy to put together, but have a gourmet taste, they are perfect for having guests over! With healthy ingredients and minimal prep time, you have more time to spend with your guests AND can feel great about what you’re serving!

Spinach Topped Chicken

Serves: 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 pound total
1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 roasted red pepper, cut into slices (I used jarred roasted red peppers to save on time!)
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper

Preheat oven to 425. Spray glass casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Sprinkle seasonings over each side of the chicken breasts, place in dish.
Evenly top chicken with spinach. There may be leftover spinach, that’s okay!
Place red pepper slices over top spinach.
Sprinkle cheese evenly over each chicken breast.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.

21 Day Fix Container Count

1 red
1 green
1 blue

Rice Primavera

April 26, 2015March 2, 201821 day fix, Rice, SidesLeave a Comment

This side dish is so simple and packs so much flavor, it is great for a busy week night! The best part? This recipe only has 229 calories per serving!

I found this recipe in one of my new favorite cookbooks. It is a Cooking Light cookbook from 1997 that Dan found for me. It contains so many quick and easy recipes that are also low on calories! Be prepared to see a lot of recipes from this cookbook in the future!

Rice Primavera

1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon granules
1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
1 can no salt added french style green beans
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan, bring to boil. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and red pepper for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add in green beans, mixing, and saute for another 2 minutes.
Add rice into vegetables, mixing well. Top with Parmesan cheese.

21 Day Fix Container Count (1/2 recipe)

1 yellow
1 green
1/2 blue