Precooked chicken makes these dishes simple and delicious.
Chicken-Quinoa Bowl with Strawberries & Pecans
This simple chicken grain bowl makes a perfect family dinner.
The top tortilla layer gets beautifully crispy in the slow cooker.
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We use pinto beans, but you could easily swap in black beans.
The creamy avocado crema combined with fresh cilantro is the perfect accompaniment.
While we prefer the slightly sharper flavor of sheeps-milk feta, cows-milk feta works just as well.
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Instant brown rice is a massive timesaver.
Gruyere adds a rich and nutty flavor, although you might experiment with alternatives like Cheddar or Swiss cheese.
The key to enhancing the flavor is using high-quality broth or homemade chicken stock.
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Dont overlook the step of slightly undercooking the noodlesit guarantees they maintain the perfect texture after baking.
This easy pasta bake is perfect for feeding a crowd.
Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to shave the Brussels sprouts.
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Prepared red curry paste offers bold notes of ginger, garlic, coriander, chiles and red bell pepper.
Allowing the curry paste to cook a bit helps it bloom and intensifies the flavor.
Creamy coconut milk helps keep the spice level even and mild.
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Serve with sticky rice or noodles on the side.
Finish it off with chicken, or use white beans as a plant-based protein alternative.
(To make this bowl completely vegetarian, omit the anchovy paste from the dressing.)
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Chicken and white beans pack in the protein.
Any white beans, such as cannellini, garbanzo or navy beans, work well here.
Mom’s Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This lightened-up creamy chicken casserole is packed with veggies.
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Serve these tomatoes with celery sticks and carrot sticks.
Instead of using a can of cream of mushroom soup, we make our own simplified version here.
This hearty casserole is finished with perfectly tangy sour cream and buttery crackers, which add the perfect crunch.
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