Diet Recipes Blog

A few years ago I had a revelation: chicken and mushrooms go extremely well together. Since then, I’ve tried many recipes using these two main ingredients, and this low fat chicken and mushroom recipe is one of my favorites (another really nice one is the creamy chicken and mushroom soup recipe).

If you prepare this, don’t forget to leave a comment and let me know if you liked it!

Chicken and Mushrooms recipe – 189 calories

Ingredients:
4 small boneless chicken breasts
2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper
1 dash garlic powder
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup soy sauce

Recipe preparation instructions…

If you like new flavors and experimenting in the kitchen, try this chicken recipe. It’s very moist, and the marinade gives it a very interesting taste.

Mahogany Chicken recipe – 186 calories

Ingredients:
2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup coffee
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2-3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Recipe preparation instructions…

A wonderful salad that’s very easy and quick to put together. Healthy and delicious, it’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Warm Chicken Spinach Salad recipe – 167 calories

Ingredients:
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 cups torn spinach
2 red peppers or green sweet peppers, cut into bite-sized strips
2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons water
fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Recipe preparation instructions…

This is a delicious soup that’s very easy to make – you can put it on the table in less than half an hour. It’s a great soup for a chilly night… just try it!

Spicy Chicken Rice Soup recipe – 193 calories

Ingredients:
2 (6 ounce) packages Southwestern chicken strips (diced and fully cooked)
3 cups cooked rice
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn (undrained)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained)
1 (16 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 cups salsa
2 tablespoons minced cilantro (fresh or dried)

Optional toppings
additional minced cilantro (fresh or dried)
additional chopped green onion
coarsely crushed tortilla chips
shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Recipe preparation instructions…

Jalapeno-Lime Chicken recipe – 162 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
sliced black olives, for garnish (optional)
1 sliced jalapeno pepper, for garnish (optional)

Preparation:
1. Combine the diced jalapeno pepper, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
2. Place the chicken in the bag and press to remove the excess air; seal tightly.
3. Turn the bag over several times in order to coat the chicken with the marinade mixture.
4. Chill for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
5. Preheat the grill or oven broiler to medium-high heat.
6. Place the chicken on the grill or in the broiler pan.
7. Cook for about 12-15 minutes (or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork), turning twice to get grill marks.
8. Garnish with black olives and jalapeno slices if desired.

Recipe preparation instructions…