Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Yield: 4-5

Author: JessicaLeighWellness

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect protein rich dinner idea. An easy weeknight meal with just a few ingredients that packs a punch of flavor.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 40 MinInactive time: 35 MinTotal time: 1 H & 20 M

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 lb boneless/skinless chicken breast
• 1 large zucchini grated
• 1/2 cup franks red hot sauce
• 1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt and pepper

garnish ( optional)

• green onions chopped
• greek yogurt
• cheddar cheese
• red onions sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
2. Wash your potatoes and using a fork put holes all around the potato to help the cooking process.
3. Place on a sheet pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, until fork tender.
4. In the instant pot, add your chicken breasts and 1/2 cup of water. Set the pressure cooker setting to high and cook for 11 minutes.
5. Release manually once done cooking.
6. Drain your extra liquid and add in the hot sauce, yogurt, zucchini, garlic powder and onion powder and mix well.
7. Once potatoes are done cooking slice them in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add yoru chicken and toppings.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Yield: 4

Author: JessicaLeighWellness

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Chicken and Vegetable Stuffed Acorn Squash

Cozy and hearty acorn squashes stuffed with ground chicken and sauteed vegetables, this meal is the perfect blend of flavors and only takes 30 minutes to make.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 3 whole acorn squashes
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 cup brussel sprouts
• 1 cup white mushrooms
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds or whole almonds crushed up
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 small white onion diced
• 2 tbsp garlic minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F
2. Slice the acorn squashes in half and scoop out the seeds.
3. Place them face down on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper on both sides. Cook for 30 minutes
4. Cut brussel sprouts into quarters and place into a microwavable dish. Add 1/4 cup of water and cover and microwave for 4 1/2 minutes.
5. Slice the mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper.
6. In a pan add the garlic and a tbsp of olive oil. Sautee for 2-3 minutes on medium high heat
7. Add in your onion, pepper, mushrooms and brussel sprouts and cook for 3-5 minutes.
8. Add in your ground chicken and cook through. About 3-5 minutes.
9. Add in the parmesan cheese, reserving 1 tbsp topping the mixture later.
10. Once squash is cooked add the filling to the middle of each squash, about 1/3 cup and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
11. Bake again for 7-10 minutes at 350 F.

Notes

• The squash can be prepped and cooked ahead of time for quick dinner assembly
• Filling can be made 1-2 days in advance
• Mozzarella cheese is a great alternative to parmesan

Higher Protein Hamburger Helper

Yield: 4

Author: JessicaLeighWellness

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Higher Protein Hamburger Helper

This higher protein hamburger helper is the ultimate cozy dinner recipe. Made with ground beef and protein pasta cooked in a rich beef broth, a handful of spinach for vibrance, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef ( 95%)
• 1 1/3 cup ( 135 g) chickapea pasta
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
• 2 cups fresh chopped spinach
• salt and pepper to taste

garnish

• plain greek yogurt
• sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a big pot add the ground beef, garlic powder, and onion powder and cook until the beef is 80% of the way cooked.
2. Add in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute
3. Add in the beef broth and bring to a low boil.
4. Add in your pasta shells and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 14-15 minutes.
5. Add in your fresh chopped spinach and then take off the heat.
6. Stir in toppings of choice and enjoy!

Notes

• Regular pasta can be used instead of chickapea, the protein count will be lower.
• Add in any vegetable that can be chopped or grated to add volume and nutrient density ( I suggest zucchini, broccoli, spinach,cauliflower) something with subtle taste.