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Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

    Bang Bang Chicken features seasoned chicken breasts pan seared til golden brown then smothered in a sweet Asian mayo. It's the same flavor profile as Bang Bang Shrimp just with chicken rather than deep fried shrimp. The chicken is served with white rice...

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Light Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Light Cajun Shrimp Pasta

this post may contain affiliate links     This Light Cajun Shrimp Pasta is the healthier version of my beloved Cajun Shrimp Pasta. I first tried this type of dish at the restaurant Bahama Breeze. When the chain left our area, I knew I had to figure out how...

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Crispy Rice Shrimp Bowl

Crispy Rice Shrimp Bowl

this post may contain affiliate links       This crispy rice shrimp bowl is like a sushi roll in a bowl. It's packed with sweet and spicy shrimp, crispy white rice and topped with a light spicy mayo and green onions. This is a great base shrimp bowl...

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Crispy Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Crispy Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

  Crispy Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is the copycat dish served at The Cheesecake Factory called Chicken Costoletta. Chicken breasts get pounded thin, breaded and pan seared to a deep golden brown and doused in a lemon garlic cream sauce. Like the...

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Italian Skillet Chicken

Italian Skillet Chicken

this post may contain affiliate links       This Italian Skillet Chicken is a favorite way to prepare chicken breasts if pairing with pasta, orzo or risotto. It's golden brown and slightly crusty on the outside but juicy on the inside. This is similar...

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Healthy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

Healthy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

this post may contain affiliate links     I'm very excited to share this healthy crockpot chicken and gravy recipe with you. Seasoned boneless skinless chicken breasts cook slowly in chicken sauce in a crockpot until tender. The chicken gets shredded, and...

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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos

this post may contain affiliate links     Birria tacos are a culinary delight that originated in Mexico and has taken food lovers by storm. At the heart of these tantalizing tacos is tender, slow-cooked meat -- traditionally goat or beef -- that has been...

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Light Alfredo Sauce

Light Alfredo Sauce

this post may contain affiliate links       Brace yourself because this is going to be the best news you get all day. I have a delicious LIGHT version of alfredo sauce to share with you. It's everything you love about the traditional sauce but much more...

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Beef and Chorizo Empanadas

Beef and Chorizo Empanadas

this post may contain affiliate links       Beef and chorizo empanadas are savory meat pies that come together with ease by using pre-made refrigerated pie crusts. The meat filling is the real star with a mixture of lean ground beef and chorizo. The...

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