This fantastic Mexican layered casserole is both hearty and healthy! It’s loaded with lean protein from the chicken, reduced-fat cottage cheese, and fat-free refried beans. It’s perfect for those sensitive to wheat since I’m using corn tortillas instead of lasagna noodles. Each serving has 209 calories, 6 grams of fat. Serve with a vegetable or simple salad … Read more
This homemade Mexican-style chicken soup is so rich in intriguing flavors, vibrant in color, and full of tantalizing aromas, that fills your kitchen! It’s usually made by combining chicken broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and fried tortillas. There are dozens of variations to add after that. I’ve added cooked chicken along with fiber-rich black beans and … Read more
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9” square pan with cooking spray. Glass or metal pan is fine. In a large bowl microwave safe bowl, add onions and cook in microwave about 1-2 minutes, until soft. Remove from microwave and stir in chicken, cottage cheese, sour cream or yogurt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and pepper. … Read more
Skinny beef tacos meet tortilla soup in this easy, truly delicious, main course soup. Made in an instant pot (pressure cooker) but I did include directions for the stovetop. Each very filling, 2 cup serving has 270 calories, and 5 grams of fat. My husband loved it so much, he ate it for lunch and dinner on the same … Read more
This fantastic Mexican layered casserole is both hearty and healthy! It’s loaded with lean protein from the chicken, reduced-fat cottage cheese, and fat-free refried beans. It’s perfect for those sensitive to wheat since I’m using corn tortillas instead of lasagna noodles. Each serving has 209 calories, 6 grams of fat. Serve with a vegetable or simple salad … Read more
I love taco bowls! Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week! They’re so versatile and make such a satisfying lunch or dinner the whole family can enjoy. This recipe is absolutely fantastic and has some skinny twists. I’m using cauliflower rice instead of rice, extra-lean ground beef, and top each bowl with … Read more
This stacked enchilada casserole is easy to make and has a wonderful depth of flavor. You’ll devour this in no time but it does freeze well, too. Each skinny slice has 360 calories and 8 grams of fat. Perfect for nights when you want a fabulous home-cooked meal. 2 tablespoons honey ⅓ cup lemon juice 1½ … Read more
Fajitas and chili meet in this delicious, healthy chili. Fajita-style since loaded with sweet bell peppers and onions. And it’s so versatile. Serve it in a bowl, stuff a baked potato or top a salad. Each 1 cup serving has 200 calories and 3 grams of fat if made with extra lean ground beef. It’s sure to … Read more
My husband and I love this main course casserole so much, we ended up eating it 3 days in a row! I hope you get a chance to try it. Each serving has 323 calories, 8 grams of fat. It’s a real cinch to make, freezes great, and only needs a side salad to serve with it! … Read more
Enjoy a skinny fiesta night with this easy, yummy casserole. You might have noticed that I love creating casseroles using corn bread or corn muffin mixes. They make all these casseroles foolproof. Here’s a skinny twist on a classic tamale pie and it has fantastic taco flavors. Each serving 322 calories and 8 grams of fat. … Read more