Healthy One Pan Meals Perfect for Your Next Dinner | Ambitious Kitchen

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein! I first wrote this blog post when I was 23 years old. Here’s what

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Monique — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:10 +0000

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Flavorful sazon grilled chicken thighs marinated in a homemade sazon seasoning blend and grilled to juicy perfection. This easy grilled chicken thigh recipe is perfect for adding to tacos, salads, bowls and more! Have you ever heard of sazon seasoning? It’s one of my go-to favorite spice blends that my Mom puts on *literally* everything.

One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce

Monique — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:00:15 +0000

One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce

One pan cilantro chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy sweet mango coconut sauce! This one pan meal cooks in just 30 minutes, is packed with protein and veggies and will knock your socks off with flavor. Serve with rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or over noodles! YUM. I’m bringing back a one pan meal everyone is

Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Monique — Sat, 18 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

My mama’s famous Puerto Rican chicken and rice, also known as arroz con pollo, is made in one pan with homemade adobo-seasoned chicken sofrito and savory rice. This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. You’ll make this recipe again and again! All my life I’ve loved my Mom’s rice

One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

Monique — Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:39 +0000

One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

Creamy one pan tomato gnocchi with protein-packed chicken sausage and a boost of veggies from fresh spinach. This comforting, easy tomato chicken sausage gnocchi takes just 30 minutes to cook for the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love! I’ve got a cozy, flavorful dinner for you that feels like a giant hug and

30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce

Monique — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce

Delicious turkey sloppy joes with an easy homemade sauce and made with simple, wholesome ingredients. This healthy turkey sloppy joe recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd, and can even be made in your slow cooker! The perfect weeknight dinner that kiddos and adults love. I went through a phase in high

Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms

Monique — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:02 +0000

Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms

Goat cheese & spinach stuffed chicken breast make an amazing keto-friendly and low carb dinner! These baked chicken breasts are easily cut “hasselback style,” stuffed with creamy cheese & nutritious spinach, and served with caramelized onions and mushrooms for the ultimate healthy dinner. I shared this fun, flavorful stuffed chicken recipe 5 years ago and

Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon

Monique — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:00:05 +0000

Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon

Wonderful honey lemon garlic salmon covered in an easy lemon garlic butter marinade and baked to flaky perfection. This flavorful lemon garlic salmon recipe makes a delicious, protein packed dinner served with your favorite salad or side dishes, and the marinade is perfect for your go-to proteins. We have salmon for dinner about once every

One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs

Monique — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:32 +0000

One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs

Delicious melt-in-your-mouth pesto chicken meatballs made with shredded zucchini for a boost of nutrition. Paired alongside an incredible creamy pesto orzo with vitamin D packed mushrooms and brightness from lemon! Get your veggies and nutrition in, all while having a comforting well-rounded meal. All I can say is WOW do I have the coziest, most

Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry

Monique — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:47 +0000

Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry

Bright and herby lemongrass chicken green curry filled with beautiful vegetables and packed with protein. This flavorful one pot green chicken curry has a wonderful vibrance from fresh lemongrass and takes just 30 minutes to make for the perfect cozy weeknight meal. I’ve got a NEW curry for you today made with a few ingredients

Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls

Monique — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:12 +0000

Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls

Sweet and spicy gochujang chicken bowls made with a flavorful sauce, beautiful veggies, and plenty of protein from lean ground chicken. These easy, one pan basil chicken bowls take just 30 minutes to make for the perfect weeknight meal! Options to serve with fresh garnishes over rice or noodles. It’s been a minute since I

The Best Healthy Turkey Chili

Monique — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:35 +0000

The Best Healthy Turkey Chili

Healthy turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans and corn. This famous recipe is perfectly spiced, packed with plenty of protein and fiber, and is simply the BEST. Make it on the stovetop or in your slow cooker for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner. I normally don’t declare recipes the best for just