Posts by Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates

Portion Size: 1 ½ cups; ½ cup chicken and dressing mixture, ½ cup pasta, ½ cup vegetable  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  16 oz. package of dried rotini pasta For vegan: use vegan pasta  2 lbs. meatless chicken  3 cups broccoli Washed, trimmed and chopped. 1 red onion Washed, peeled and sliced. 1 ½…

Portion Size: 1 ½ cups; Approx. ½ cup chicken and dressing, ½ cup pasta, ½ cup fruit/veg. mix  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  1 (16 oz.) package of medium shell or elbow macaroni For vegan: use vegan pasta 4 cups meatless chicken or turkey chopped  2 (11oz.) cans mandarin orange sections Drained. 2 cups…

Portion Size: 1 wrap; approx.  ½ cup. Chicken with sauce ½ cup vegetables and cheese,  1 tortilla Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 ½ pounds Meatless chicken pieces Cut into strips. Water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons oil 1/4 cup onion Washed, peeled and finely chopped. 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup catsup 1…

Portion Size: 1 ½ cups; ½ cup chicken, ½ cup pasta, ½ cup sauce  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  ¼ cup vegan margarine 3 gloves garlic Wash, peel and mince 1/4 cup flour ¾ teaspoon salt 1 cup nonfat milk For vegan: use soy milk  8 oz. light cream cheese For vegan: use vegan…

Portion Size:   4 oz.  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 ½ lbs. meatless chicken breast or thighs 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 cups fresh mushrooms Washed, trimmed and sliced. ½ cup reduced sodium vegan chicken broth 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (14 oz.) nonfat evaporated milk  For vegan: use vegan cream cheese ½ cup…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  1-pound linguine pasta For vegan: use vegan pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup low sodium vegan chicken broth 1 (14 oz.) can fat free evaporated milk Or half and half. For vegan: use vegan cream cheese…

Portion Size: 1 1/2 cups; Approx. 3 oz. chicken with sauce, ½ cup pasta, ½ cup vegetable sauce mixture Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  1 package (16-ounces) whole wheat bow-tie pasta For vegan: use vegan pasta  2 tablespoons oil 2 ½ pounds meatless  chicken  Sliced. 1 large red onion Washed, peeled and sliced. 1…

Portion Size:  4 oz. chicken  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 ½ lbs. meatless chicken pieces Salt and Pepper to season 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 tablespoons dried parsley  1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup nonfat milk  For vegan: use soy milk…

Portion Size:  4 ounces chicken with sauce  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  Sauce:  2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder or 4 gloves garlic minced.  Washed, trimmed, peeled and minced. 2 cups vegan chicken reduced sodium broth ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese For vegan: use vegan Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons parsley flakes 1 (14 oz.)…

Portion Size: ½ cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 cloves garlic  Washed, peeled and grated 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ½ teaspoon fresh lime zest ¼ cup light soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 4 oz. canned chili pepper 2 lbs. meatless…