Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Craving something warm but offers a zing?  Then don't miss out on this twist on chicken soup.  I found the recipe on the beachbody website.  You can read it here. https://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/recipes/greek-lemon-chicken-soup-avgolemono

Ingredients:

3/4 cup dry whole wheat penne

1lb. raw chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces

Olive Oil

Garlic Powder

3 large eggs

6 TBSP lemon Juice

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup chopped fresh spinach

Preperation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain. Cool.

2. Heat medium nonstick skillet, add a TBSP of olive oil

3. Add chicken, sprinkle with Garlic Powder to taste.  Stir frequently until cooked thoroughly.

4. Whisk together eggs and 6 TBSP lemon juice in a large bowl. Slowly add broth, wisking constantly.

5. Transfer egg mixture to mediu saucepan. Add chicken, spinach, pasta, and any remaining broth; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until it starts to boil.

6. Turn heat off and serve. Season as desired.

Chicken Pot Pie

Perfect for a cool day this recipe is packed with veggies and protein.  Don't miss out on this recipe and please share your meal with us on social media!

Ingredients

-2 1/2 cups of Chicken (or Shredded Turkey, Ground Turkey, Ground Beef, Shredded Beef)

- 1 Cup Frozen Peas

-3 Cups of Broccoli (cut into smaller pieces)

-1 Large Carrot (cut into bite size pieces)

-1 Medium Onion(chopped)

-1 Clove Garlic

-1 1/2 Cups Milk

-1 Cup Chicken Stock (If you are using beef, use beef broth)

-2 TBSP Whole Wheat Flour

-1 TBSP Coconut Oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Turn on the burner on medium high.  Add the oil.  After it melts add the Garlic, Onion, and Carrots.  When the onions turn translucent add the Milk, Broth, and Flour.  Turn the burner on high and let it boil for a bit, letting it reduce slightly.  Then add the rest of the ingredients. (Chicken, Broccoli and Peas)  Let them heat up and wait until right before the liquid turns into a thick gravy.  

Make a crust, using the recipe from the Pecan pie below.  Feel free to make one whole recipe if you want a bottom and top crust or cut the recipe in half for just a top crust. When it turns into a gravy texture pour it into the crust.  Then add the top crust.  Fold the edges in.  Place in the oven for 30 minutes or when the top starts to brown.  Let it cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!  

Peanut Butter Chicken

I love mixing up my dinners and making some fun dishes.  THis one came from all recipes and the author is: CHANDRA6.  You can find the recipe here if you wish.  http://allrecipes.com/recipe/81310/grilled-peanut-chicken/

Special Jonesin' to get Fit Directions:

-Cube up Chicken and Dice 1-2 cloves of Garlic

-Place cubed chicken and garlic in a preheated pan with a little bit of oil

-Cut up 1 Bell Pepper, 2 cups of Broccoli, and noodle 1 Squash

-After the Chicken is 90% cooked, add teh veggies to the chicken and mix them in

-Add 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tsp soy sauce, and 1/4 cup Peanut Butter (or other nut butter) to the pan.  Feel free to add a little more oil if you wish.

-Let it simmer until the sauce just starts turning thicker

-Serve and enjoy!

Spicy Southwestern Soup

Time for some hearty soup that’s perfect for winter! This recipe is quite flexible and can be made vegetarian and even vegan if you like! Give it a try and be sure to tag us in a picture of you making it and enjoying the delicious soup!

Here's what you need:
1 pound or more of shredded or diced chicken
1 - 1 1/2 diced onions
1 diced red pepper
3 diced garlic cloves
5 sliced red potatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatos
1 can tomato puree
1 can drained black beans
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp cayanne pepper

Learn how to make it by watching our LIVE video here:

Cold Brew Chicken

If you know much of anything about me, you know I absolutely LOVE coffee!  So when I found the recipe for this cold brew chicken making it was a no brainer!  Now I didn't create the recipe but found it here: https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/3-healthy-chicken-wing-recipes

It's simple but freaking delicious!  Give it a try today and let me know what you think of it.

Here's what you'll need:
2 lbs of chicken
Sea Salt
Olive Oil
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Paprika
Cayanne Pepper
1 TBSP Sugar
2 TBSP Coffee Beans

To create this tasty meal follow the directions in this video:

Taco Spaghetti

Wait, say what!?  Yep, you read that right.  Taco Spaghetti.  A viewer's son requested making this dish.  So I take on this challenge and make a delicious dinner that any family will love.  Oh yeah, your waist line will like it too.

Ingredients:
Shredded Chicken (learn to make that HERE. Make it without the seasonings)
1 Zucchini
2 Corn on the Cobs (Precooked and corn kernels cut off)
1 Can of Tomato Sauce (No salt added)
1 Can Black Beans
1 Pepper (Chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 Shallot (Chopped)
Ground Cumin
Chili Powder
Paprika
Cayenne Pepper
Coconut Oil (or other oil)

Learn how to make it by watching the live cooking show here:

Crunchy Chicken

Skip the nasty unhealthy chicken at a fast food joint and make this ridiculously easy recipe that your whole family will love!

Ingredients:
4 Chicken Tenders (or other pieces of chicken)
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Want the super easy directions?  Watch it here: