Sante Fe Chicken

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First off, let me start by saying I can’t believe it has been almost THREE months since I posted anything! I apologize for that, and let me begin by explaining that it has been quite the crazy few months! Taking accelerated classes while working full time can be quite stressful, and on top of that, I have been wedding planning! That’s right! Dan asked me to marry him 🙂 So as you can imagine, things have been busy!

That being said, I have many new goals in mind! I plan on getting back into better shape, as well as eating better! But don’t worry, that doesn’t mean the end of yummy recipes, that just means you will see more recipes that are better for you AND delicious! How can you lose with that? I may also begin posting my journey through getting back in shape and all that entails. From workouts, to healthy meals and snacks, to staying on track (and lets be honest, probably falling off track as well). Feel free to share any of your tips and tricks along the way!!

So to begin with this whole new journey, I will start with a super simple recipe that comes together in a snap and is so delicious AND good for you! This is what I call a win-win-win.

Sante Fe Chicken

  • 1 can organic black beans, rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1/2 sweet onion, sliced
  • 2 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tablespoons whole grain Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons each, divided:
    • garlic powder
    • chili powder
    • salt
    • cumin
  1. In a greased 9×13 casserole dish, combine black beans, corn, onion, brown rice, cilantro, and 1 teaspoon of each seasoning.
  2. Place chicken breasts on top of rice mixture. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of each seasoning over top of chicken.
  3. Evenly spread bread crumbs over top of chicken, disregarding any leftover.
  4. Bake casserole at 425 for 30 minutes.

Rice Primavera

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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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Hummus Crusted Chicken & Veggies

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This casserole is so simple and delicious, it’s a happy bonus that it is so healthy too! By using a frozen vegetable blend, this dish is ready in a flash and only requires 4 ingredients!

Red Pepper Eggs

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Bored with your breakfast? This healthy and creative egg dish will be on your table in just 10 minutes!

Szechuan Beef

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This dish will be on your table in 15 minutes and will have everyone asking for seconds! The best part? It’s made with good for you ingredients AND is easy on the budget! Try pairing this with my Veggie Fried Rice for a great way to enjoy Chinese food without the takeout!