Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Try these delicious stuffed chicken breasts for a high-protein yet easy evening meal. All you need is;
- Two large chicken breasts (roughly one pound)
- garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp cream cheese or baby bel light cheese
- non-salty seasoning spice of your choice.
Then, all you have to do is open the chicken breast up with your hands, leaving about one inch on each side. Season both sides of the chicken breasts, then spread cream cheese over the inside of them. Finally, top with whatever seasoning you prefer (garlic powder, salt, pepper). Close each chicken breast back up by using toothpicks to hold it together. Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes until cooked through thoroughly. This meal can be served by itself or with rice or veggies!
Honey Garlic Shrimp With Angel Hair Pasta
Try these delicious shrimp with angel hair pasta for a quick and easy meal. All the ingredients you will need are;
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- Four garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A can of low sodium chicken broth or stock (14.5 oz.)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- Juice from half a freshly squeezed lemon
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water.
After preparing your ingredients, add the olive oil to the pan on medium heat and add garlic; cook for about one minute while stirring constantly. Then, add shrimp into the pan and stir it occasionally until they turn pink, which should take about five minutes. Next, add your chicken broth or stock, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir well. Finally, turn the heat down to low for five more minutes until it simmers. Then, add your cooked pasta into the mixture and enjoy!
Pork Chops With Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Try these yummy pork chops with a creamy mushroom sauce recipe for a healthy and protein-packed meal. Here is what you will need;
- Two considerable pork chops (about 4-5 oz per)
- Cooking oil of your choice,
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- One shallot (minced) or one small yellow onion (chopped)
- One clove of garlic (finely chopped)
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup white wine or chicken broth/stock
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk for added fat content
- ¼ tsp dried thyme leaves
- Juice from half a lemon
- ½ – 3/4 cup cheddar cheese – shredded.
Start by seasoning both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper. Then turn on medium heat to a large skillet or pan, add cooking oil of your choice in there along with shallots, garlic, and mushrooms. Stir occasionally until cooked through (about five minutes). The next step is to pour in your white wine or chicken broth/stock into the mixture, then stir it frequently for about two minutes. After that, lower the heat down to low so you can simmer this for another 10-12 minutes.
Finally, add in your heavy cream or whole milk along with thyme leaves, lemon juice, and cheddar cheese; stir well. Now let it simmer for around 3-5 minutes until everything has thickened up nicely. Add your sauce over top your pork chops, and enjoy!
Conclusion
You can eat delicious food and still not break your diet with these recipes! You can add in different ingredients such as bacon or broccoli for variety. Most of these meals are also great to serve with rice or vegetables. Just follow these simple steps, and you will enjoy a low-calorie, high-protein meal in no time. Bon appétit!
