Losing weight is typically one of the most popular New Year's resolution every year. Whether that means starting a new exercise routine at the gym or starting in the kitchen (or both!), we can help. We LOVE these recipes, from Dashing Dish, and how she takes the comfort foods you crave and turns them into lower calorie options packed with protein to keep you full. Low on time? No problem! You can make these ahead of time and freeze. You can even use your crockpot for the chicken parmesan recipe. No excuses, keep those New Year's resolutions intact!
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1. Clean Eating Turkey Pot Pie
Ingredients
| 2 (10 oz) bags | Frozen mixed vegetables with corn, peas, carrots and beans (I used Birds Eye Steamers) |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Poultry seasoning |
| 1/2 tsp | Pepper |
| 1/2 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Onion powder |
| 1 tbs | Sweetener or honey (or 2 pkts stevia) |
| 1 1/4 cup | Almond milk (or skim milk) |
| 2 tbs | Cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbs cold water |
| 1/2 cup | Low fat greek yogurt |
| 1/4 cup | Parmesan cheese |
| 1 1/2 cup | Cooked and shredded turkey breast (or cooked chicken breast) |
| Crust: | |
| 5 | Sheets phyllo dough |
| 1 tbs | Parmesan cheese |
Nutrition Breakdown
| 8 | Servings (1 slice per serving) |
| 158 | Calories per Serving |
| 3 g | Fat |
| 20.5 g | Carbohydrate |
| 3 g | Fiber |
| 6 g | Sugar |
| 11.5 g | Protein |
Optional: We tried this recipe with shredded chicken and it was equally as delicious! By adding a bit more chicken or turkey than the recipe calls for, you can up the protein without sacrificing many more calories.
2. Low Carb Crockpot Turkey Chili
Ingredients
| 1.25 lb | Lean ground turkey (or beef/chicken) |
| 1 small | White onion, finely diced |
| 1 1/2 cups | Butternut squash (or sweet potato, cubed) |
| 1 large | Green bell pepper, diced (or color of choice) |
| 2 stalks | Celery, diced |
| 1 (6 oz) can | Tomato paste |
| 1 (14.5 oz) can | Diced tomatoes |
| 1 (14.5) oz can | Crushed tomatoes |
| 2 tsp | Salt (or to taste) |
| 1 tsp | Pepper (or to taste) |
| 3 tbs | Chili powder (or to taste) |
| 1 tbs | Cumin |
| 1 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1 tsp | Onion powder |
| 1 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1 tbs | Worcestershire sauce (optional) |
| Optional Toppings: | Low fat shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, chopped green onions |
Nutrition Breakdown
| 8 | Servings (1 heaping cup per serving) |
| 130 | Calories per Serving |
| 1 g | Fat |
| 16 g | Carbohydrate |
| 6 g | Fiber |
| 4 g | Sugar |
| 16 g | Protein |
3. Clean Eating Crockpot Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
| 1 large | Egg |
| 1/3 cup | Whole grain breadcrumbs (or almond meal) |
| 1/3 cup | Grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1 tbs | Italian seasoning |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Pepper |
| 1/2 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1 lb | Boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 breasts) |
| 1 (28 oz) jar | Pasta sauce (or tomato sauce) |
| 1/2 cup | Italian or mozzarella cheese, shredded |
| Optional Pasta Options: | |
| 1 medium-large | Spaghetti squash |
| OR | |
| 2 1/2 cups | Uncooked whole grain pasta (about 8 oz) 1 |
Nutrition Breakdown
| 4 | Servings (4 oz chicken per serving) |
| 310 | Calories per Serving |
| 8 g | Fat |
| 19 g | Carbohydrate |
| 3 g | Fiber |
| 7 g | Sugar |
| 31 g | Protein |
Optional: We loved this dish with spaghetti squash! You won't miss the pasta plus you add a serving of veggies and skip the carbs.
4. Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
| 8 | Low carb/high fiber tortillas or wraps 1 |
| 2 cups (16 oz) | Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced 2 |
| 1 cup | Mozzarella, shredded, divided |
| Filling/Sauce: | |
| 1 cup | Plain low fat Greek yogurt |
| 1 (4 oz) can | Diced green chiles |
| 1/2 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Onion powder |
| Optional: | 2 tsp honey or 1 pkt stevia |
Nutrition Breakdown
| 8 | Servings (1 Enchilada per Serving) |
| 195 | Calories per Serving |
| 7 g | Fat |
| 20 g | Carbohydrate |
| 12 g | Fiber |
| 2 g | Sugar |
| 25 g | Protein |
