BBQ Chicken bake

Okay, I kind of went a little overboard with the BBQ chicken but, I couldnt help it.  I love BBQ sauce like most people love hot sauce.  I know, Im weird.

Note : make sure to use a smaller baking dish.  The dish I used was too big so the bottom crust wasnt very thick.  Still was delicious, though.

Recipe from Betty Crocker.
Yields 2 servings.
240 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS

1/3 c Bisquick Heart Smart mix

1 tbsp water

1 egg white

1/2 c chicken breast, cooked

1/4 c barbecue sauce

1/4 c reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400.

Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, stir together Bisquick, water, & egg white.

Spread in the bottom of the pan.

In a small microwavable bowl, mix chicken & BBQ sauce.

Microwave on high for 1 minute & then stir.

Spoon over batter in pan & sprinkle with cheese.

Bake 20 minutes.

Creamy Pasta Primavera

Creamy pasta sauce & fresh veggies are always a go for me.  Especially when you throw some pasta in there.  Yum!

Recipe from Spark People.
Yields 4 servings.
198.9 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 jar sundried tomato alfredo sauce

15 oz diced tomatoes

1 large zucchini, sliced

1/4 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

2 c tri coloured pasta

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to directions.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pan.

Add zucchini, onion, & garlic.

Saute for about 10 minutes, or until zucchini begins to brown.

Add tomato & alfredo sauce.

Let simmer for about 5 minutes.

Place pasta in a large bowl.

Pour vegetables over top & stir together.

BBQ Chicken Salad

So, being that it's summertime I figured it was time to make something with BBQ sauce.  Traditionally BBQ sauce has a lot of sugar in it but, in this recipe it serves as more of a zest rather than overtake the entire flavor of the dish.

Recipe from Spark People.
Yields 4 servings.
219.8 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 large red bell pepper, diced

1/2 red onion, diced

1 small (8.75 oz) can sweet corn, drained

1/4 c BBQ sauce

2 tbsp low fat mayonnaise

DIRECTIONS

Chop up chicken & cook in a skillet until slightly browned.

(I always add some pepper because Im ridiculous & put pepper on everything!)

In a large bowl toss together chicken, red pepper, onion, & corn.

In a separate bowl, mix BBQ sauce & mayonnaise.

Pour BBQ sauce mixture over chicken mixture & stir well.

This is really fast & easy & perfect for lunch during the week.

Ham & Cheddar Pie

Another easy weeknight dinner.  I dont think Ive had baked ham since Christmas.  This is a perfect post gym dinner because it's got everything.  I ate it with a side of roasted veggies; they are my favorite thing on the planet lately.

Recipe from Betty Crocker.
Yields 6 servings.
230 calories per serving.


INGREDIENTS1.5 c cooked ham1 c low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded4 scallions, chopped1/2 c Bisquick Heart Healthy mix1 c skim milkblack pepper, to taste2 eggs
DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 400.Spray a 9 inch pie dish with cooking spray.Sprinkle ham, cheese, & onions into pie dish.
In a medium bowl stir the remaining ingredients together until blended.Pour over ham mixture.
Bake for 40 minutes.Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

This was a little more time consuming than I usually like for a weeknight but, it was worth it.  So delicious!

Chickpea Salad

This is the perfect lunch dish.  You get an enormous portion for such little calories.  Not to mention, this smells just as amazing as it tastes!

Recipe from Spark People.
Yields 6 servings.
158.7 calories per serving.


INGREDIENTS15.5 oz can chick peas1/2 c green pepper, chopped1 small red onion, chopped1 medium cucumber, chopped2 tbsp balsamic vinegar3 tbsp olive oil1/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp oreganosalt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONSMix all ingredients together & chill.
Simple enough, no?  Perfect lunch for the work week!

Fettuccine with Mushrooms & Basil

I love mushrooms.  The few days before I left for vacation & after I got back from vacation I ate mostly roasted garlic veggies & Im pretty sure I annhilated 2 containers of mushrooms.  This is actually a little higher in calories than I prefer in one meal but, come on.  It has mushrooms.

Recipe from Eating Well dot com.
Yields 4 servings.
311 calories per serving.


INGREDIENTS2 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1.5 c mushrooms2 tbsp lemon juicesalt & pepper to taste8 oz whole wheat fettuccine or angel hair1/2 c parmesan, shredded1/2 c basil
DIRECTIONSBring a large pot of water to boil.Cook pasta according to package.Reserve 1/2 c  of cooking liquid.Strain & set aside.
Meanwhile, heat over in a large skillet over low heat.Add garlic & cook for about a minute, until browned.Add mushrooms & increase heat to medium-high.Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.Stir in lemon juice, salt, & pepper.Remove from heat.
Add mushroom mixture to pasta & toss to coat.

Chorizo & Cheese Quesidillas

I changed this recipe up a little bit in terms of how I cooked it.  I dont have access to a grill right now so, I used a pan.  It doesnt change the calories or anything along those lines.  It just made it easier for me.

Recipe from BHG.com
Yields 6 servings.
232 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS

8 oz mild Italian sausage

1/3 c chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

2 8 inch flour tortillas

1 c monteray jack cheese, shredded

Pam

DIRECTIONS

In a medium skillet cook sausage, onion, & garlic until meat is brown & onion is tender.

Drain fat & add jalapeno.

Stir & set aside.

Take one tortilla & place 1/2 c cheese all over.

Place 1/2 of sausage mixture on one half of tortilla & fold over.

Spray a pan with cooking spray & place folded tortilla in.

Cook tortilla until crisp. 

Flip & do the same on the other side.

Repeat with second tortilla.

I had this for dinner tonight & HOLY SHIT.  It was so delicious.  Definitely something Id make again.  I feel like this would be good for a date night in or even just having people over to hang out.  And with a calorie count so low, everyone wins!