King Ranch Chicken Spaghetti

Got this recipe from a friend of mine...can't wait to try it.


1 package of spaghetti noodles
1/2 of a large block of 2% Velveeta –cubed
1 1/2 cups chopped/shredded chicken
1 can of diced tomatoes (drained) or 1-2 cups of fresh chopped tomatoes
1 can of diced chiles... See More
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar, packed
Pre-heat oven to 350o. Boil noodles with some bouillon or salt. Turn off heat, drain noodles, put back into the pot. Add all ingredients to noodles, stir until mixed. Pour into 13X9 casserole dish, sprinkle with cheddar, bake for 20 minutes. I like to add some “Slap Ya Mama” seasoning (which is like Tony’s—just better).

Jalapeno Garlic Tilapia

2 1/2 cups Penne Pasta
1/3 cup margarine, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 (4 oz) tilapia filets
1/3 c flour
2 tbspn olive oil
1/4 c heavy cream
2 1/2 tbspn lemon juice
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayanne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 (5 oz) package baby spinach leaves
1 roma tomato, chopped

boil pasta in salted water and drain well in colander in sink.

While pasta cooks, combine the melted margarine and garlic in shallow dish. Place the flour in another shallow dish. Dip the fish in the garlic butter and dredge in the flour. Heat olive oil in large skillet over med-high heat cook the fish int he oil until golden brown turning once about 5 mins total.

pour the cream, lemon juice and remaining garlic butter into the skillet. stir in jalapenos, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, papricka and garlic powder. bring to a simmer and allow to cook until sauce has reduced slightly and fish flakes easily with fork. about 2-3 minutes. stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted. toss in tomato and pasta.

Broccoli Parmagiano

Found this recipe on Obesity Help website, on the Lap Band message board. Think I may try it out soon!


Ingredients:

2 pounds broccoli rabe or broccoli, cut into florets, stems peeled and cut into 1/2 pieces
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pushed through a press
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:

In a large, deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; saute 30 seconds.
Add broccoli rabe, water, lemon juice and lemon zest; mix well.Cover skillet and cook over medium heat 8 minutes, until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer broccoli to a serving dish and sprinkle with Freshly Grated Parmesan.




Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 179 g

Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 Calories from Fat 42
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 4.6g 1%
Protein 6.8g