Tortellini with Vegetables

This is a great dish that can be used as the main meal or a yummy filling side dish for 180 calories! I did not have zucchini so I substituted frozen broccoli and added a small onion!

Ingredients:

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
2 cups chopped roma (plum) tomatoes (6 to 8 medium)
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

1. Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package, using 3-quart saucepan. Wipe out saucepan with paper towel; wipe dry with paper towel.

2. Heat oil in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.

3. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender.

4. Stir in tortellini. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 80 ),Total Fat 9 g(Saturated Fat 4 g,Cholesterol 60 mg;Sodium 250 mg;Total Carbohydrate 20 g(Dietary Fiber 3 g,Protein 8 g;Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 14.00%;Vitamin C 38.00%;Calcium 12.00%;Iron 10.00%;Exchanges:1 Starch;1 Vegetable;2 Fat;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Feta Topped Chicken

I tried this recipe thinking I would not like it and that the chicken would be dry. I couldn't be more wrong on both accounts! It was juicy and delicious and only 200 calories!

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 lb)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 large roma (plum) tomato, cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

1. Set oven control to broil. Brush both sides of chicken breasts with dressing. Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning and seasoned pepper. Place on rack in broiler pan.

2. Broil with tops 4 inches from heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Top with tomato and cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 200(Calories from Fat 80),Total Fat 9g(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 80mg;Sodium 210mg;Total Carbohydrate 2g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 1g),Protein 28g;Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 4.00%;Vitamin C 2.00%;Calcium 6.00%;Iron 6.00%;Exchanges:0 Starch;0 Fruit;0 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;4 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:0;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cheesy Beef Corn Chip Skillet

This recipe is a nice spin on tacos and very similar to a popular concession stand hit "taco in a bag". The calorie count isn't bad either at 270 calories per serving!

Ingredients:

1lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup water
1pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 cups corn chips
1/4lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 chipped green onion
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

1. BROWN meat with onions in large skillet; drain. Add water and seasoning mix; cook as directed on package.

2. COVER meat mixture with chips and VELVEETA; cover. Cook on low heat 5 min. or until VELVEETA is melted.

3. TOP with lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition:

Calories 270 Total fat 15 g Saturated fat 6 g Cholesterol 60 mg Sodium 740 mg Carbohydrate 13 g Dietary fiber 2 g Sugars 4 g Protein 18 g Vitamin A 20 %DV Vitamin C 10 %DV Calcium 20 %DV Iron 15 %DV

Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

Here is a soup that is a pick me up on a cold winter day and won't break your New Years Resolution at 170 calories per serving! It is quick and easy to make .... and yes, even the guys liked it!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth (4 cups)
2 cups water
3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.

2. Stir in broth, water and carrots. Heat to boiling. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in broccoli, noodles, basil and garlic-pepper blend. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and noodles are tender.

3. Top each serving with cheese.

Makes 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 170(Calories from Fat 50),Total Fat 6g(Saturated Fat 2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 35mg;Sodium 710mg;Total Carbohydrate 13g(Dietary Fiber 2g,Sugars 3g),Protein 15g;Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 120.00%;Vitamin C 20.00%;Calcium 10.00%;Iron 8.00%;Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;0 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;1 1/2 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.