Chicken and Broccoli

Chicken and Broccoli

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 386

Fat per serving: 8 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 10oz bag frozen broccoli
  • 1 lb chicken
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (no salt added)
  • basil/parsley to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook all in a large pot for about half an hour.
  2. Add a salad and garlic roll.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 39 mg

Sodium: 891 mg

Potassium: 659 mg

Carbohydrates: 48 g

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Sugars: 4 g

Protein: 17 g

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Broccoli Rice Quiche

Broccoli Rice Quiche

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 439

Fat per serving: 10 g

Ingredients

  • 3 C milk (skim)
  • 6 eggs (large)
  • 1/2 C chopped onion
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 C shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)
  • 1 chopped bell pepper
  • 3 cups broccoli
  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large saucepan, heat milk until very hot but not boiling.
  2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat eggs until well blended. Add onion, cheese and peppers; mix well.
  3. Stir broccoli and casserole mix into hot milk. Slowly add egg mixture, stirring constantly. Pour into sprayed pan.
  4. Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 200 mg

Sodium: 1143 mg

Potassium: 912 mg

Carbohydrates: 57 g

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Sugars: 12 g

Protein: 30 g

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Chickpea Curry

Chickpea Curry

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 411

Fat per serving: 6 g

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 nedium onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas (low sodium), drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
  • 1/2 C cilantro, diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pkg of Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 pkg plain yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. While casserole mix is cooking, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and spices in oil about 2 minutes, until onion is tender.
  2. Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro, lemon juice and salt.
  3. Serve curry over casserole; top each serving with yogurt

Notes

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 1 mg

Sodium: 1251 mg

Potassium: 821 mg

Carbohydrates: 72 g

Dietary Fiber: 6 g

Sugars: 9 g

Protein: 18 g

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Chili Rice

Chili Rice

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 483

Fat per serving: 11 g

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 can bean chili
  • 1 can corn (no salt added), drained and rinsed
  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 can low sodium diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the onion
  2. In a 3-quart saucepan, cook the beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain fat from meat.
  3. Add bean chili and canned tomatoes to the saucepan with the meat
  4. Heat the mixture to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve with cooked Meal Starter Mix.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 45 mg

Sodium: 1171 mg

Potassium: 927 mg

Carbohydrates: 61 g

Dietary Fiber: 8 g

Sugars: 11 g

Protein: 31 g

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Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 419

Fat per serving: 13 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 package low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 C shredded mozzarella (low-moisture, part-skim)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 can tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 C mozzarella shredded cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
  2. Cook Meal Starter Mix according to package directions.
  3. While Meal Starter Mix is cooking, heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, breaking up chunks, until browned throughout, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir together ground beef mixture, casserole and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread into prepared baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 49 mg

Sodium: 1006 mg

Potassium: 813 mg

Carbohydrates: 48 g

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Sugars: 5 g

Protein: 28 g

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Hawaiian Rice Casserole

Hawaiian Rice Casserole

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 470

Fat per serving: 9 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 13.5 oz Coconut Milk
  • 1 20 oz can Pineapple Chunks, drained
  • 1 10.75 oz can Cream of Chicken soup
  • 3 C Cooked Chicken
  • 1 Large Onion, diced/sauteed
  • 2 Bell Peppers, diced

Instructions

  1. Bring 6 cups of water to boil in a large pot.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 2 mg

Sodium: 1080 mg

Potassium: 1190 mg

Carbohydrates: 61 g

Dietary Fiber: 4 g

Sugars: 13 g

Protein: 35 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/hawaiian-rice-casserole/

Classic Vegetarian Casserole

Classic Vegetarian Casserole

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 358

Fat per serving: 4 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
  • 1 can black beans (low sodium), drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 C green onions
  • 1/2 C grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Add as much as you would like of your favorites vegetables. Anything will work!

Instructions

  1. Add remaining ingredients to prepared casserole and heat through.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 12 mg

Sodium: 1017 mg

Potassium: 856 mg

Carbohydrates: 63 g

Dietary Fiber: 8 g

Sugars: 6 g

Protein: 19 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/vegetarian-casserole/

Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole (Serve Now)

Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole (Serve Now)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 423

Fat per serving: 8 g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 10 oz frozen spinach
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 C shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 15.5 oz can kidney beans (low sodium), drained and rinsed
  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 8 oz (2 C) mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. In a large saucepan, add Garlic Powder, Spinach, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Rice and let stand covered 5 minutes. Turn into 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Stir in Chicken, Beans and 1 cup Cheese; sprinkle with remaining Cheese.
  3. Bake 10 minutes or until heated through and Cheese is melted.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 53 mg

Sodium: 1127 mg

Potassium: 854 mg

Carbohydrates: 50 g

Dietary Fiber: 2 g

Sugars: 4 g

Protein: 42 g

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Simple Casserole

Simple Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories per serving: 338

Fat per serving: 4 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 C of italian dressing
  • 4 1/2 C green beans (low sodium if using canned, drained and rinsed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven 350 F. Wash chicken breasts, lightly season with salt and pepper, place in oven-safe baking dish. Cover with Italian dressing. Bake for 400 F for 30 minutes.
  2. While chicken is baking, cook Meal Starter Mix according to the directions on the package.
  3. Cook green beans.
  4. Once chicken is done, serve immediately, and drizzle the sauce from the pan over the chicken.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 44 mg

Sodium: 975 mg

Potassium: 759 mg

Carbohydrates: 50 g

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Sugars: 6 g

Protein: 26 g

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Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole (Freeze Now, Serve Later)

Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole (Freeze Now, Serve Later)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 423

Fat per serving: 8 g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 10 oz frozen spinach
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 C shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 15.5 oz can kidney beans (low sodium), drained and rinsed
  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 8 oz (2 C) mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, add Garlic Powder, Spinach, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Rice and let stand covered 5 minutes. Turn into 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Stir in Chicken, Beans, and 1 cup of Cheese.
  2. Let cool, then wrap in heavy-duty aluminium foil and freeze.
  3. To bake, preheat oven to 375 F.
  4. Remove from freezer.
  5. Bake covered 1 hour 15 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, then sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  7. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 53 mg

Sodium: 1127 mg

Potassium: 854 mg

Carbohydrates: 50 g

Dietary Fiber: 2 g

Sugars: 4 g

Protein: 42 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/chicken-florentine-rice-casserole-freeze-now-serve-later/