Sunday, October 13, 2013

Quick Easy & Delicious Chicken Brushetta - Family Favorite and Weight Loss Friendly!

Eating healthy while trying to lose weight and feed a hungry family can be a daunting task. This meal idea is quick and easy - even the most culinary challenged individuals can handle this one! I promise the kids will love it too! This meal is just one of the wonderful menu options found in my weight loss plan! The high quality protein, heart healthy fat, nutrient rich veggies and the complex carbs make this great tasting and very agreeable for any weight loss plan. Remember to stick to the portion offered. Bruschetta is a great tasting, anti-oxident rich food that can be added to fish, a grilled pita or even just eaten as a side dish. Add this beautiful tomato dish to your weight loss arsenal and enjoy the results!

Chicken Bruschetta

3 beefsteak/salad tomatoes, diced
1 clove minced garlic
1 red onion, chopped
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 tblsp. balsamic vinegar
fresh ground pepper
sea salt
4 thin chicken breasts approx. 4- 6 oz. each

Easy and delicious bruschetta -- dice the tomatoes and onion. Combine all ingredients. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Let sit in refrigerator for at least thirty minutes. If time permits, make the bruschetta one day ahead of time and let it sit-it will add to the flavor! Spoon the bruschetta evenly over the the four chicken breasts. Bake the chicken breasts at 350* for twenty to thirty minutes. This recipe for bruschetta is easy, delicious and very healthy. It is the perfect compliment to a baked pita, melba toast or as the topping to grilled fish.

Baked Green Beans

1 16oz bag of frozen green beans
2 tbsp. olive oil

Spray bottom of baking dish with cooking spray. Coat green beans with olive oil. ( you can do this by putting oil and beans in a freezer bag an shake) Spread beans evenly in baking dish. Bake at 350* for 15-20 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

This dinner has 380 calories 23g protein 16g carbs 5 g fat

Add a side salad or side of brown rice or whole wheat pasta to complete the meal. To keep this dish gluten free, use brown rice or rice pasta.

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