44 One-Dish Dinners for Spring

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44 One-Dish Dinners for Spring2/44 One-Pan Rotini with Tomato Cream Sauce 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make one-pan recipes and this one was proclaimed a winner by my family. Bonus: It’s also easy to clean up. Serve with crusty bread to dip into the sauce. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 443 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 3/44 Caesar Chicken 4 Reviews Test

You can skip the coleslaw

Kitchen Approved Caesar Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 531 calories, 39g fat (11g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. 4/44 Skinny Cobb Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skinny Cobb Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This skinny version of Cobb salad has all the taste and creaminess with half the fat and calories. You can skip the coleslaw

mix and use all lettuce, but I like the crunch you get with cabbage

mix and use all lettuce, but I like the crunch you get with cabbage. —Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 324 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 9g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 5/44 One-Pot Salsa Chicken 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This skillet recipe is a colorful and healthy main dish that can be on the table in just over an hour.

The subtle sweet-spicy flavor is a nice surprise

The subtle sweet-spicy flavor is a nice surprise. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 432 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1254mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 6/44 Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this seafood dinner for company because it tastes amazing, but takes very little effort to throw together. Use asparagus, Broccolini or a mix of the two. It’s

all about what’s available for a decent price

all about what’s available for a decent price. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 394 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 7/44 Quick Hawaiian Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family never quite liked the taste of canned pizza sauce, so one time I tried mixing some barbecue sauce into spaghetti sauce to add some sweetness. I’ve made my pizzas with this special and easy sauce ever since, and my

family loves it!

family loves it! —Tonya Schieler, Carmel, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 290 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 8/44 One-Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can have this quick, easy fajita pasta on the table in no time. We love the kicked-up Southwestern flavor, and I like being able to make

the whole meal in my cast-iron skillet

the whole meal in my cast-iron skillet. I sometimes garnish it with crushed corn chips. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 448 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 1304mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 9/44 Lemon Broccoli Chicken 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved My Mother’s Lemon Broccoli Chicken Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom used to make super succulent chicken with broccoli for our family in Montana. The few lucky guests

invited for supper could not stop raving

invited for supper could not stop raving. —Jessy Drummond, Springfield, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with 3/4 cup broccoli (calculated without rice): 304 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 10/44 Grilled Pork and Poblano Peppers 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I entertain a lot in summer, and this has quickly become the most-requested dish. I usually serve it with Mexican rice and a tossed

salad. Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 pepper: 304 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein. 11/44 Chicken Fajita Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This south-of-the-border chowder is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes, and it’s a winner at family dinners and potlucks alike. We like ours topped with fresh avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and chili cheese corn chips. —Nancy

Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 269 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1069mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. 12/44 Italian Pasta Bake 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Pasta Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that’s missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.—Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2

cups: 489 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein. 13/44 Sheet-Pan Tilapia and Vegetable Medley 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Tilapia and Vegetable Medley Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Unlike some one-pan dinners that require precooking in a skillet or pot, this one uses just the sheet pan, period. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 555 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g

fiber), 41g protein

fiber), 41g protein. 14/44 Lowcountry Boil (Frogmore Stew) 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lowcountry Boil Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats, veggies and seafood. —Mageswari Elagupillai, Victorville, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 500 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 1318mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein. 15/44 Mango Salsa Chicken with Veggie Hash 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mango

This hash has the fresh flavors of spring

Salsa Chicken with Veggie Hash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hash has the fresh flavors of spring. Using precooked grilled chicken strips makes the meal come together quickly. And the veggies make the dish so pretty! —Lori Mclain, Denton, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 237 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1025mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 16/44 One-Pot Spaghetti Dinner 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to

Allspice adds a unique taste, but you can use Italian seasoning if you prefer

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All you need is one pot to make this meal that features a simple homemade sauce. Allspice adds a unique taste, but you can use Italian seasoning if you prefer. —Carol Benzel-Schmidt, Stanwood, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 414 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 925mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein. 17/44 Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

The sauce topping is always a hit

Recipe Creator: I grew up with this meat loaf recipe, but I adapted it to mini meat loaves so that it would bake quicker. The sauce topping is always a hit. I added the potatoes and asparagus to make the meal complete. —Deanne Johnson, Reading, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 meat loaf with 1-1/4 cups vegetables: 460 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 18/44 Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go

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