Weeknight Dinners

ROASTED CHICKEN

Do you remember Boston Market? Their chicken was in our weekly rotation, so I developed a recipe to replace it. You’ll just need an oval dutch oven like the one linked below. The chicken self-bastes, which gives you the most juicy and flavorful chicken. So simple that you’ll think you missed a step – ENJOY!…

GARLIC BUTTER SALMON

Simple and delicious is the only way to describe this fish dish. Add it to your meal plan immediately! It’s so versatile – pair it with any veggie side, pasta, potatoes, whichever you like! The best part is that it requires absolutely no master chef skills. ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick…

BAKED FRIED CHICKEN

Make fried chicken a little more calorie friendly by ditching the grease! It’s so easy for a busy weeknight. You’ll be glad you put this dish in your weekly rotation. ENJOY! Yields 2-3 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe: I may be compensated through my…

SPICY PULLED PORK

If batch cooking is your thing, this recipe is for you!! Put this spicy pulled pork on your meal prep list to create tacos, bowls, stuffed sweet potatoes or more for dinners and lunches this week! ENJOY! Yields 6-8 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe:…

SHEET PAN SAUSAGE

If you’re looking for an easy dinner that’s so fast, this is the meal for you. Takes about 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to bake.  And clean-up is a snap…just throw away the parchment paper…DONE!  This will be your GO-TO meal for busy weeknights! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Instructions: (We like to drizzle…

CROCK POT ROAST

Tired of cooking?? Put this roast on your meal plan for a Sunday so you can sit back and relax!! I just whip up a packet of brown gravy mix when the roast is done to complete the meal. ENJOY! Yields 4-6 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to…

POT PIE CHICKEN

Making chicken pot pie a little more calorie friendly by ditching the pie crust! It’s so good you won’t even miss it…I PROMISE YOU. ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe: I may be compensated through my affiliate links, but all opinions are…

ROTEL DIP CHICKEN

Your favorite Super Bowl dip turned into high protein meal! No chips necessary. Quick, easy, low-carb, keto-friendly and loaded with veggies…ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe: I may be compensated through my affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.  I would…

SPINACH ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Your favorite hot dip turned into a meal! No chips necessary, when you layer it on top of some chicken breasts. Quick, easy, low-carb, keto-friendly and loaded with veggies…ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe: I may be compensated through my affiliate links,…

PARMESAN HALIBUT

If you’re looking for an easy fish dish to add to your meal plan, this is it! It’s so versatile – pair it with any veggie side, pasta, potatoes, whichever you like! Simple ingredients and no master chef skills are required. ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might…

BACON RANCH CHICKEN

Chicken so good that it’s addictive! Get that bacon ranch chicken you love without making a giant casserole that takes hours to cook through. Quick, easy, low-carb, keto-friendly and loaded with veggies…ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe: I may be compensated through…

CREAMY MUSHROOM CHICKEN

Raise the bar on boring baked chicken breast with some creamy, cheesy goodness! Cauliflower rice and mushrooms are the perfect combo to enhance your veggie intake for the day too. This one-pan meal is quick, easy, and delish! ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe: I…

TACO STUFFED PEPPERS

A cast iron skillet recipe!! Initial cook is on the stove, then throw the pan directly in the oven to melt the cheese!  This dish is a flavorful way to get in some extra veggies. Your family will love it! ENJOY! Yields 4 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this…

CABBAGE & SAUSAGE SKILLET

Cast iron is the way to go with this dish! Fry it up on the stove and bake up the cheesy goodness in the oven. It’s cabbage that you can get your entire family to eat!  ENJOY! Yields 4 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe:…

SAUSAGE & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

One pan is all you need to make this entire meal that your family will love. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly…and most of all, it gets you to eat your veggies!   Definitely worth the 30 minutes it takes to bake in the oven.  ENJOY! Yields 4 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you…

SHEET PAN CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH (…that’s not a sandwich)

Finally, a cheesesteak sandwich recipe that is quick, easy and low carb!! It also makes for great leftovers. You won’t miss the bread, I promise. ENJOY! Yields 3ish servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe: I may be compensated through my affiliate links, but all opinions…

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN

Chicken does not have to be boring – spice it up with some green chiles!! This little can of goodness totally changes the game in this recipe. Quick, easy, low-carb, keto-friendly…all the things! ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Directions: Here are quick links to items you might need to create this recipe: I may be…

TACO STUFFED PEPPERS (AIR FRYER VERSION)

Your new favorite dish to cook in the AIR FRYER!! These peppers cook up in no time, where in the oven they would take an hour+. Quick, easy, low-carb, keto-friendly…all the things! And so versatile. You can stuff them with anything you’d like! ENJOY! Yields 3 servings Ingredients: 3 green bell peppers 1 lb. lean…

CHICKEN BOMBS

Juicy chicken that is exploding with flavor…which is why I call it a CHICKEN BOMB!!!  This fast and easy dish is perfect for a busy weeknight.  Or better yet, serve it at your next dinner party and knock their socks off! Ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (as many you would like) Cream cheese (approximately 1…

BALSAMIC SHEET PAN CHICKEN

Easiest dinner on the planet, SERIOUSLY.  Don’t let this chicken dish fool you.  It’s perfectly cooked, super moist and heavy on the veggies!  Feeding more than 2 people?  Add more chicken!  Takes about 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to bake.  And clean-up is a snap…just throw away the parchment paper…DONE!  This will be…

TACO SKILLET

Quick, easy, low-carb, keto-friendly…TACO SKILLET is all the things!  This creation was inspired by my mother.  She was awesome at throwing whatever we had in the fridge into a skillet, creating an absolutely delicious dinner.  I picked up her skills and can create something out of nothing…most of the time.  Sometimes we end up with…

BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS

Fast and easy is what you’re looking for…BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS in the INSTANT POT is the answer!  It’s also keto-compliant, which makes it ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.  It is inspired by a similar recipe found on Pinterest by blogger Confessions of a Fit Foodie.  Of course, I have made my own alterations to the recipe making it…

BEEF STROGANOFF

Comfort food that’s keto-compliant AND an easy weeknight dinner – this BEEF STROGANOFF is a perfect fit!  It is inspired by a similar recipe published in the book KETO CLARITY by Jimmy Moore (by the way, it’s a great book), but I have made some changes and additions to make it perfect for our household’s…

LAZY LASAGNA

Looking for that perfect EASY weeknight dinner when you’re craving Italian food?  LAZY LASAGNA IS FOR YOU!  It tastes just like lasagna, without taking hours to build and bake a monstrosity.  This dish only takes about 15 minutes to whip it up, so it’s one of our go-to dishes when we’re in a time crunch.…

CHICKEN ALAMO BOWL

My husband and I adapted this recipe from a local Dallas restaurant that is no longer in business.  Their recipe included white rice and corn.  We try to eat grain-free, so I have changed it to suit our lifestyle.  Feel free to make changes to suit your family! Yields 4 servings Ingredients: 1 full chicken…

ST. LOUIS RIBS

Is your newsfeed filled with posts about this thing called an INSTANT POT??? I had resisted the urge to join the craze, thinking that it was just a fad and it would pass.  It wasn’t until my Butcher Box order arrived and it included some St. Louis style ribs that my mind got the better…