Any ideas for a light, low-cal dinner tonight?!


Question: How about a nice spicy Chicken Stir Fry:

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. oil
3 cups chopped mixed fresh vegetables,( broccoli, baby carrots, mushrooms and snow peas or whatever you like)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

COOK and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on high heat 3 min.
ADD vegetables and garlic; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is lightly browned.
STIR in remaining ingredients; cook an additional 2 min. or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.


Answers: How about a nice spicy Chicken Stir Fry:

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. oil
3 cups chopped mixed fresh vegetables,( broccoli, baby carrots, mushrooms and snow peas or whatever you like)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

COOK and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on high heat 3 min.
ADD vegetables and garlic; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is lightly browned.
STIR in remaining ingredients; cook an additional 2 min. or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

ceasar salad
baked potatoe with bit of chilli ontop
fruit salad

A glass of water and a pea. You didn't say how low-cal. Oh, and steam the pea. It's healthier that way.

salad with some italian dressing and maybe something grilled like chicken or fish perhaps..and some fresh steamed veggies..i hope this helps

broccoli almondine

Ingedients
1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled, then head cut into 2-inch-wide spears
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation
Cook broccoli in a steamer rack over boiling water in a large wide pot, covered, until stems are just tender when pierced with a knife, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove steamer from pot and discard cooking water. Cool broccoli 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat butter in pot over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook almonds, stirring, until butter and nuts are golden and have a nutty aroma, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add broccoli and toss.

Nutritional Information
Per serving, based on four servings: 194 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated), 29mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 6g protein (nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data)

broccoli and tuna fish!

STIR - FRY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

1/3 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 lb. chicken (cut in bite-size pieces)
1 tbsp. oil
1 bunch broccoli
1 lg. onion

Combine first 6 ingredients with 1/4 cup water in bowl, mixing well. Marinate chicken in sauce for 10 minutes or longer. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken in small amounts to prevent crowding. Stir-fry until brown. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add broccoli and onion to hot skillet. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water, cover and steam for 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp. Return chicken to skillet, adding marinade. heat through, stirring constantly. Serve over rice.

Turkey & Hash Brown Bake

Preparation - 10 min | Cooking - 50 min | Yields - 10 servings

Ingredients:

1 bag (16 oz.) or 4 1/2 cups frozen, shredded hash brown potatoes
2 cups chopped frozen or fresh broccoli
8 ozs. sliced turkey, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLé? CARNATION? Evaporated Milk
1 can (10 oz.) condensed fat-free cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper


Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350o F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

COMBINE all ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Pour into prepared baking dish.

BAKE for 50 minutes or until heated through. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

TIPS:
? When you visit the deli counter, ask for the amount of turkey you’ll need and it can be cut into one thick piece.

? Looking to reduce the fat? Use NESTLé? CARNATION? Lowfat 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk in place of the evaporated milk for creaminess but with less fat.

Steamed broccoli, carrots and cauliflower with baked chicken. You can season it with soy sauce or olive oil and garlic salt.





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