Need quick and easy recipes.

brwneyez9

I really need recipes that are quick and easy. One i am not much ofI work late hours also. Anyone have any ideas?

brwneyez9

I really need recipes that are quick and easy. One i am not much ofI work late hours also. Anyone have any ideas?

elliott062907

cooking for your self or family? I would suggest easy to throw together the night before casseroles nad bake when you get home, or throw something on the grill add a salad and there ya go...

There are ton's of crock pot and casseroles on the web that are low carb, high fiber and low cal.

SuniBC

20 Minute Chicken Creole
Poultry

This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.

nonstick cooking spray as needed
4 medium chicken breast halves, skinned, boned, and cut into 1" strips*
1 can (14 oz.) tomatoes, cut up**
1 cup low-sodium chili sauce
1-1/2 cups green peppers, chopped (1 large)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
1.Spray a deep skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat pan over high heat.

2.Cook chicken in hot skillet, stirring, for 3-5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Reduce heat.

3.Add tomatoes and their juice, low-sodium chili sauce, green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, crushed red pepper, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

4.Serve over hot cooked rice or whole wheat pasta.

* You can substitute 1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips.

** To cut back on sodium, try low sodium canned tomatoes.

Yield: 4 servings--Serving Size: 1-1/2 cup.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving


Calories 255.4

Total Fat 4.5 g

Saturated Fat 1.5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8 g

Monounsaturated Fat 1.4 g

Cholesterol 77.0 mg

Sodium 652.4 mg

Potassium 876.6 mg

Total Carbohydrate 20.7 g

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 33.3 g

Vitamin A 30.6 %
Vitamin C 113.7 %
Calcium 6.2 %
Iron 15.7%