13 lighter green chicken Recipes

chicken tenders, chopped, egg whites, soy sauce, bean sprouts, chopped water chestnuts, green onion, chopped , or to taste

lean ground turkey, ground chicken, black beans, rinsed and drained, whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed, fire-roasted diced green chiles, mild chunky salsa, dry taco seasoning mix, plain dried breadcrumbs, egg whites, enchilada sauce, divided

olive oil nonstick cooking spray, onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and separated into rings, all-purpose flour, salt and pepper, green beans, trimmed, margarine or butter, shallot, finely chopped, sliced cremini or white mushrooms, reduced-sodium chicken broth, low-fat (1%) milk

reduced-sodium chicken broth, frozen whole kernel corn, chopped onion, chopped sweet pepper (try red, green , or both), black pepper, evaporated skim milk, all-purpose flour

chicken breasts, chicken broth, water, onion, finely chopped, diced green chilies ( ortega ), garlic clove, minced, corn tortillas, reduced-fat cheddar cheese or 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, grated, salt , to taste, sliced black olives (optional)

cooked chicken, chopped and chilled, celery, chopped, green seedless grape, sliced, sliced almonds, lightly toasted, fresh parsley, chopped, salt, mayonnaise (for lighter salad, use 3/4 cup), heavy whipping cream

chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (or about 6 cups cooked , cubed chicken or turkey, white or dark meat), flour tortillas (i use flour) or 8 corn tortillas, quartered (i use flour), low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup, onion, chopped, soup can water, nonfat sour cream, chopped mild green chilies, salsa (or 1 cup of ), shredded cheddar cheese

unsalted butter, dried tarragon, ground nutmeg, green onions , lighter half chopped thin and darker green half discarded, salt, chopped button mushrooms, chopped rotisserie chicken, flour, cubes beef bouillon, water, sour cream, cornstarch, cold milk, lemon juice, cayenne pepper hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste

light ranch salad dressing (your favorite brand ), hot sauce (your favorite ), cilantro, minced, fresh lime juice, skinless chicken breast half, olive oil, salt and pepper, romaine lettuce, chopped, frozen corn, thawed, green onions, chopped, canned black beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly, jarred roasted red pepper, diced, tomatoes, halved, tortilla chips, crushed

turkey sausage, chicken (cut into chunks ), red pepper, green pepper, garlic, yellow onion, chili pepper, tomato (diced ), extra virgin olive oil, pasta , of choice, cayenne pepper, salt

this earthy-tasting , full-flavored pork and hominy stew originated in mexico, although it is now extremely popular in the american southwest. this stew is typically accompanied by an assortment of crunchy toppings (each in a small bowl) and warm tortillas. verde means green in spanish and green pozole, not surprisingly, is lighter and more refreshing than red pozole. green pozole is prepared with lots of cilantro, fresh jalapenos, and tomatillos. these ingredients are cooked for a very short time; the flavors are bigger, brighter, and fresher than pozole with red sauce. a slightly different set of garnishes accompanies green pozole as well: diced tomato, diced avocado, and minced jalapeno. in other words, forego the cilantro, oregano, and ancho chile puree garnishes suggested for pozole rojo., stew, bone-in pork picnic shoulder roast , (about 5 lb), salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onions , chopped coarse (about 3 cups), garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), chopped fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried mexican oregano, low-sodium chicken broth, hominy , white or yellow, drained and rinsed, verde sauce, tomatillos , husked, washed, and quartered, jalapeno chiles (medium) , stemmed, seeded, and chopped coarse, onion , chopped coarse, water, fresh cilantro leaves and stems (about 5 cups), limes , cut into quarters, head romaine lettuce , sliced crosswise into thin strips, radishes , sliced thin, onion , minced, fresh cilantro leaves , roughly chopped, fresh oregano , or dried mexican oregano, chopped, corn or flour tortillas , warmed