Garlic Butter Chicken & Veggies
Offering a rich balance of healthy carbs, fat, and protein, this chicken and vegetable recipe creates a meal which will keep you full for hours, limiting overeating and making it easier to maintain the necessary calorie deficit for weight loss. Throw the ingredients in your slow cooker after just fifteen minutes of prep time and in just a few hours you’ll have a filling dinner ideal for healthy weight loss.
Ingredients: Boneless chicken tenders, baby carrots, Yukon gold potatoes, salted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried parsley
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Chicken Tikka Masala
For a healthier twist on chicken tikka masala, this recipe is perfect for skipping takeout so you can be aware of all the ingredients included in your meal. With a variety of spices to help add texture to the meal, and ginger and turmeric which will ease inflammation and discomfort in the stomach, this dish is perfect served over a bed of brown rice for balanced nutrients.
Ingredients: Chicken thighs, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato puree, plain yogurt, Garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin, paprika, saly, cinnamon, black pepper, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, heavy cream or coconut milk, cornstarch, lemon, parsley and cilantro
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Chicken Burrito Bowl
The beauty of making a bowl for dinner is that it can incorporate any number of colorful veggies into the recipe for maximum nutrients. While salads can sometimes fail to keep you full for long after eating, this recipe also includes carbs in the form of rice, beans and corn which will help increase satiety on top of the protein of the chicken. Shredded chicken makes for great leftovers as well, so cook this up at the beginning of the week for meals over the next few days.
Ingredients: Chicken, salsa, cilantro lime dressing, chicken broth, chili broth, cumin, smoked paprika, cooked rice, frozen sweet corn, black beans, avocado, cilantro, lime
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White Chicken Chili
For a warming stew loaded with protein from both chicken and white beans, this chili recipe will fill you up and satisfy your cravings for something healthier throughout this holiday season. A delicious alternative to classic chili, this creamy and flavorful dish will come together in your slow cooker in just a matter of hours, creating a balanced meal ideal for healthy weight loss.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, white beans, cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, chicken stock, lime juice, avocado, cilantro leaves
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