Chili Spiced Chicken Meal (Suitable For Diabetics!) In 30 Minutes

For an easy meal that can be ready in around thirty minutes try this Chili-Spiced Chicken. Add some crunch, color, and a tad of citrus by adding Broccoli with Orange Cream Sauce (A good way to interest your kids in this healthy vegetable!). Dessert is elegant but very easy. French Vanilla Tarts with Fresh Berries and Mint make it look like you've really outdone yourself! This meal is perfect for the harried housewife, busy cook, or the person who doesn't really like to cook but wants to impress someone. Beginning cooks will also find this meal to be one they can do easily.

CHILI-SPICED CHICKEN

Chicken Chili

8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chile powder
Cooking oil spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over chicken breasts. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan and saute about 2 minutes on each side. Remove chicken to a shallow baking pan and bake approximately 15 minutes or until juices run clear.

BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE CREAM SAUCE

1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli, cut into florets
6 oz fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp grated orange peel
1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
2 tbsp chopped walnuts

Steam broccoli for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cream cheese, milk, thyme, salt and orange peel. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Stir in orange juice until combined. Place broccoli in a serving dish; top with the orange sauce and sprinkle with nuts.

Yields 6 servings 3/4 cup each =126 calories, 14 g carbs, 12 g protein

MINI FRENCH VANILLA TARTS WITH FRESH BERRIES AND MINT

1 box (1.34 oz) Sugar-Free French Vanilla Pudding and Pie Filling Mix
1 pkg Graham cracker tart shells
Fresh seasonal berries
Mint sprigs for garnish, if desired

Prepare pudding mix as directed on box. Pour pudding into tart shells and refrigerate. Before serving, add 3 or 4 fresh berries and a mint sprig, if desired, for garnish.

HINT: SAVE ANY LEFTOVER CHICKEN IN THE REFRIGERATOR, SEALED IN A ZIPLOCK BAG, FOR USE LATER IN THE WEEK. PERFECT FOR CHICKEN TACOS.

Enjoy!

Chili Spiced Chicken Meal (Suitable For Diabetics!) In 30 Minutes

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Black Bean Chicken Salad With Lime Vinaigrette Dressing That's Suitable for Diabetics

If you are a salad person but you want a little more than just lettuce and vegetables, here is a recipe for you.  This black bean chicken salad with lime vinaigrette dressing combines healthy black beans, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, cheese, salad greens, and chicken.  This gives you a meal in one dish.  You have meat, vegetables, and dairy.  Combine all that with this tasty lime vinaigrette dressing and you add citrus and heart-healthy olive oil.  Not only do you have a complete healthy meal, you have a tasty one.  And this salad is perfect for diabetics too.  Give it a try and you will no doubt  add this new recipe to your file.

For more of Linda's recipes and writings, visit her website at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com

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