Chicken Caesar Pasta Toss

Looking for a recipe for two? Try this no-hassle and fuss free recipe that is healthy and tasty! 

This recipe makes 2 servings.

CALORIES: 1 cup equals 350 calories approx. 

INGREDIENTS: 

   5 cups of water

   3/4 cup of uncooked spiral pasta (or pasta of your own choice)

   1/2 cup fresh asparagus (cut to 1 inch pieces)

   1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)

   1 large tomatoes,chopped

   3 tablespoons of reduced-fat Caesar dressing

   2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan Cheese

   1 green onions, chopped (optional)

   1/2 teaspoons olive oil (optional) 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring water to boil, add a pinch of salt and add pasta. Cook for 6 minutes until al dente or longer if you prefer it to be softer. Drain pasta under cold running water. You may scoop out the pasta and reuse the boiled water for the asparagus. Cook asparagus for 5-6 minutes until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil for 3 minutes, until no longer pink. Then, add tomatoes and saute until tomatoes are slightly soft and bright looking. Remover from the heat.
3. Add chicken, tomatoes, asparagus and pasta in a large bowl. Toss it with Caesar dressing and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and green onions (if desired). 

NOTE:
     Recipe adapted from Joy Bilbey from "The Comfort Food Diet" book under lunches.

Pan Fried Salmon with Broccoli

The healthy dinner that is so simple to cook and takes less than 30 minutes

This recipe makes 4 servings

CALORIES: 78 for 3/4 cup of broccoli & 292 for 200g salmon.

INGREDIENTS FOR SALMON:

    200g Salmon

    Vegetable Oil

    Dried dill leaf tips or fresh ones.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SALMON:

1. Heat the pan on medium and slightly coat it with oil.
2. Pan fried salmon for 2 minutes on each side.
3. Drizzle dill leaf tips over salmon or enjoy it with dill mustard sauce.

INGREDIENTS FOR BROCCOLI:

    1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets

    1 teaspoon butter,melted

    1 tablespoon rice vinegar

    1 teaspoon brown sugar

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BROCCOLI:

1. Boil broccoli for 3-4 minutes or until tender and drain. Add salt into the boiling water if desired. 
2. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over broccoli and gently toss to coat. 

TIPS:

• Add less vinegar if you prefer it not to be so sour.

NOTE:

    Recipe for Broccoli adapted from "The Comfort Food Diet" book under side dishes.

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