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*Note! This recipe assumes the chicken is already grilled. It's perfect if you have leftovers, or you can grill while you cook the pasta. Just don't forget the chicken on the grill! This is a yummy recipe from Tasty Kitchen. It isn't super low-fat, or low calorie, but it is very filling and very tasty. Also, I have trouble getting enough protein in my diet, and this does the trick. I'm sure you could replace the cream and half-and-half with lower-fat milk stuffs, but it wouldn't be as tasty! I HIGHLY recommend Tasty Kitchen for looking for recipes (though they're not all diet-friendly).
Use whole wheat egg noodles in place of lasagna noodles. You can reduce calories and fat by going to reduced fat or ff cottage cheese and mozzarella and leaner beef, or turn it into a veggie lasagna.
This is a great make-ahead recipe. Half of this recipe served over 6 ounces of whole-wheat pasta makes a simple dinner for four. Use the rest in lasagna or even one it on its own like chili. Makes 5 1/2 cups
Colorful, delicious and simple to make. I adapted this recipe from Food and Wine Magazine. The whole family loves this dish.
My favorite dish to cook for a group of people, or the first time I cook for someone. It's impossible to screw up, there is minimal shopping required and it tastes amazing.
Really savory muffin that smells like pizza
(recipe can easily be halved/quartered and freezes well
Lasagna made with zucchini sliced thinly into noodles. Low calorie, and high protein, you don't even miss the pasta!
Pasta with Morningstar farms chicken strips, with mushrooms, cheese and pasta sauce.