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Southwestern Chicken Fajita Mason Jar Salad, it's the perfect on the go meal requiring little effort but, more impo...

  • Optional Add-Ons:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning blend (no added sodium)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium roasted sweet potatoes *
  • 3 cups greens of choice (I used spring mix)
  • Avocado
  • Cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Lime juice
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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12 servings serving size 403g Calories, 258 Calories from fat 56 Total Fat 6

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 5 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed
  • 1/2 large red onion
  • 4 14 ounce cans white beans (canellini or great northern)
  • 2 16 ounce jars salsa verde (I like Guy Fieri’s)
  • 4 limes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh cilantro for serving
  • sour cream for serving
  • shredded cheese for serving
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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* Sauté onion, garlic, jalapeño and green pepper with olive oil in a large pot until soft

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium green pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup non-fat tortilla chips (optional)
4/5 (12 Votes)

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Mexican casserole which can be modified in many ways

  • 1 pkg tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 1 large chicken
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 lg bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes
  • optional: 1 can green chili enchilada sauce
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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Knock dinner out of the park with this slammin' Southwest Marinated Grilled Chicken

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken quarters
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
4.3/5 (23 Votes)

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These caramelized pineapple and chicken quesadillas with spicy strawberry salsa are packed with bold, fresh flavors...

  • SALSA:
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 vidalia onion, diced
  • 1 small poblano pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled and shredded
  • 6 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, freshly torn
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 3/4 cup strawberries, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, freshly torn
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
4.2/5 (12 Votes)

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Love queso? Enjoy a Mexican twist on the family favorite chicken and rice with this Smothered Chicken Queso Chicken...

  • 1 1 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 3 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 1 package 1 (1-ounce) package Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
  • 1 1 jar 1 (15-ounce) jar Tostito's™ salsa con queso
  • 3/4 3/4 3/4 cups half-and-half
  • 1 1 can 1 (4.5-ounce) can Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
  • 1 1 1 medium red or orange bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 1 4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, 4 ounces
  • Chopped tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
4/5 (31 Votes)

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Get dinner on the table fast with this 2-ingredient recipe

  • 9 lean skinless chicken thigh filets, about 1.5-pounds
  • 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium high heat

  • Beef Fajita Burgers:
  • 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
  • 1 tablespoons chili powder, a palm full
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh picked thyme leaves, several sprigs
  • Several drops hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Chicken Fajita Burgers:
  • 1 1/3 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoons ground chipotle (smoky flavor) chili powder, a palm full
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Several drops hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Seared Peppers and Onions:
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
  • 2 red or green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 medium yellow skinned onion, thinly sliced lengthwise, reserve 1/4 of a piece, uncut
  • 1 jalapeno or serrano, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups tomatillo, green chili salsa or chipotle-tomato salsa, your choice
  • 8 crusty rolls, split
  • Bacon and Black Bean Smash, recipe follows
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Normally I don't do all that much with spaghetti squash but this year I have really been enjoying it and in particu...

  • Enchilada Sauce:
  • 2 small spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (see below)
  • 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup corn (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, torn
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1-2 chipotle chilies in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

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Chicken Fajitas are great to make in the summer, when you want to use your grill, but in the colder months, you can...

  • 16 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 poblano chile, cut into strips
  • 1 onion, cut into strips
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Ancho chile powder or chipotle chili powder, to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 low fat, low carb tortillas (La Tortilla Factory)
4.3/5 (13 Votes)

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Preheat the oven to 350°F

  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large breasts)
  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 1 (10.5-Ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies (like Ro*Tel), drained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (1.12-Ounce) packet fajita seasoning ( I prefer McCormick)
  • 1 (8-ounce) (2 cups) shredded Mexican blend cheese
4/5 (26 Votes)

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