| Dieting is not any fun for many people for any reason. | | | | Preheat the oven to 400 degrees |
| Whether you are trying to lose weigh, watch your | | | | In a 9X13 baking dish pour the chicken broth in |
| weight or lower your cholesterol, low fat meals are | | | | In a medium size mixing bowl combine all the |
| most likely what you are looking for. | | | | ingredients except the chicken and broth (which is |
| The recipes below will help you reach your goals and | | | | already in your pan) mix the ingredients well. |
| provide you with great tasting meals. You don't have | | | | Dip each chicken breast in the mixture and coat well |
| to suffer with bland meals that make you want to skip | | | | Place each breast in the baking pan and bake for |
| dinner all together, you just need these recipes! | | | | 45-50 minutes. |
| Fat-Free Chicken Creole Recipe | | | | Serve with rice pilaf and a green vegetable of your |
| Ingredients | | | | choice. Serves 4 |
| 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch long | | | | Chocolate Mouse |
| strips) | | | | Ingredients |
| 1- 16 oz can of diced tomatoes | | | | 1 box of fat free chocolate pudding mix |
| 1 cup green peppers (chopped) | | | | 3/4 cups of low fat, skim milk |
| 3/4 cup no salt chili sauce | | | | 1/2 cup of fat free cool whip |
| 1/2 cup celery (chopped) | | | | Preparation |
| 1/2 cup onion (chopped) | | | | Prepare the pudding according to directions on the box, |
| 2 cloves of garlic (minced) | | | | using the 3/4 cup of low fat skim milk in place of the |
| 1 tablespoon fresh basil flakes | | | | milk suggested on the box. |
| 1 tablespoon fresh parsley | | | | Beat for 2 minutes with an eclectic mixer or whisk. |
| 1/4 teaspoon crushed red peppers | | | | When the pudding is the consistence you like, add the |
| Non stick low-fat cooking spray | | | | cool whip and stir. |
| Preparation | | | | Scoop out 4 individual servings into small bowls, cover |
| Spray a deep skillet with just enough of cooking spray | | | | with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour. Serves |
| to cover the bottom and sides. | | | | 4. |
| Allow the skillet to get warm for 2-3 minutes. | | | | Tips for a Low-Fat Diet |
| Cook the chicken strips in the skillet for about 12-15 | | | | It's important to allow yourself a dessert from time to |
| minutes or until all the pink color is gone. | | | | time while eating a low fat diet. It will help you keep on |
| Add the chopped tomatoes with juice, chili sauce, | | | | track and keep you from binge eating and ruining your |
| onion, spices, salt and bring the tomato mixture to a | | | | diet completely. |
| boil. Reduce heat, cover the skillet and cook the | | | | Some other important tips to keep in mind when |
| tomato chicken mixture for 15 minutes. | | | | following a low fat diet: |
| Serve this dish with a fresh green salad and a nice | | | | Always read the package labels as fat can be hidden |
| dish of brown rice. Serves 4 | | | | in products search for alternative names for fat, such |
| Garlic Roasted Chicken | | | | as lard. |
| Ingredients | | | | Stay away from any food in a can or package. These |
| 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast | | | | are filled with additives and preservatives that contain |
| 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil | | | | fats. |
| 3/4 cup of salt free chicken broth | | | | When possible eat only fresh or frozen vegetables. |
| 3 garlic cloves (minced) | | | | Cuts of meat should be lean or extra lean. |
| 2 teaspoons of oregano | | | | Fruits should always be fresh - not canned. |
| 2 teaspoons of chili powder | | | | Try to think of your low fat diet as a lifestyle change |
| 1 teaspoon of ground cumin | | | | for the better - not as a diet. The word "diet" always |
| 1 teaspoon of onion powder | | | | makes many people cringe. Keep a positive attitude |
| Preparation | | | | and enjoy these three delicious recipes! |