Healthy Recipes
When we think of what we are going to serve our family on any giving night, we need to think of meals that are affordable and that everyone is going to enjoy.
But more than anything, those meals should be healthy so that they provide the energy that your family needs and the vitamins and nutrients that will help them maintain health.
Preparing healthy meals can be challenging. With all the conflicting health information around, it can be difficult to determine what foods will be best for our family.
It can be even more difficult to prepare these foods in a way your family will enjoy.
Well, never fear. Moms Who Think has your back. We provide you with a variety of healthy recipes your family is sure to love.
Our meals feature healthy meats like beef, pork, chicken and turkey. We also have seafood and vegetarian options.
Our recipes also include plenty of veggies and pastas as well as stews and bakes that can help bring some variety to your table.
An example of some of the great recipes we have on our site includes Skinny Cacciatore, Turkey Spinach Meat Loaf, Smoked Sausage Stir Fry and more.
Each of our recipes lets you know exactly what you need and gives you step by step directions that are sure to set you up for success.
So, when you are thinking of what to make your family for dinner tonight, make their wellbeing a priority by choosing from our selection of healthy recipes. Then look forward to preparing a meal that you can feel good about serving your family and one that they are sure to love.
Italian Smothered Chicken Recipe
Updated:Italian Smothered Chicken Ingredients: ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon pepper, divided 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese 1 cup crushed tomatoes 4 slices part skim mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. In a small bowl, […]
Read more »Smoked Sausage Stir Fry Recipe
Updated:Smoked Sausage Stir Fry Ingredients: 1 pound fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, cut into ½ inch slices 2 Tablespoons olive oil ½ cup julienned green pepper ½ cup julienned sweet red pepper 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings 1½ teaspoons garlic powder 1½ teaspoons dried basil 1½ teaspoons dried oregano ¼ teaspoon pepper […]
Read more »Turkey Spinach Meat Loaf Recipe
Updated:Turkey Spinach Meat Loaf Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 Tablepoon canola oil 2 eggs ½ cup 2% milk 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon pepper 2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 5 slices) 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, […]
Read more »Chicken A La King Casserole Recipe
Updated:Chicken A La King Casserole Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles 1 can (10¾ ounces) reduced fat reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted ⅔ cup fat free evaporated milk 6 ounces cubed reduced fat process cheese (Velveeta) 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 cup sliced celery ¼ cup chopped green pepper […]
Read more »Chicken Asparagus Bundles Recipe
Updated:Chicken Asparagus Bundles Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 20 fresh asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed 4½ teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ cup chopped green onions 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup chicken broth […]
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Bow Tie Lemon Chicken Recipe
Updated:Bow Tie Lemon Chicken Ingredients: 4⅔ cups uncooked bow tie pasta 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch strips ½ teaspoon salt free lemon pepper seasoning 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup frozen peas, thawed ⅔ cup shredded carrots ¼ cup cubed reduced fat […]
Read more »Veggie Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Recipe
Updated:Veggie Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta 1 large onion, chopped 1½ cups julienned green pepper 1½ cups julienned sweet red pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 can (14½ ounces) petite diced tomatoes with juices 1½ teaspoons dried basil 4 ounces turkey pepperoni, halved and sliced 1 […]
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Herbed Chicken Lasagna Recipe
Updated:Herbed Chicken Lasagna Ingredients: 10 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms ¼ cup chopped onion 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1¾ teaspoons salt, divided ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder 3 cups (24 ounces) 2% cottage cheese […]
Read more »Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe
Updated:Chicken Pasta Primavera Ingredients: 2 quarts water 2½ cups uncooked spiral pasta 2 cups broccoli, chopped ¾ cup carrots, sliced 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese 2 cups cooked turkey breast (cubed) 1 can (10¾ ounces) reduced fat, reduced sodium condensed cream of broccoli soup (undiluted) 1 cup fat free milk ¼ […]
Read more »Quick and Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Updated:Quick and Easy Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1 egg ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works well) 3 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 3 cups cold cooked brown rice Directions: 1. In a […]
Read more »Healthy Chicken Stroganoff Recipe
Updated:Healthy Chicken Stroganoff Ingredients: 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons butter 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch strips 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 11/3 cups reduced sodium beef broth, divided 1 cup white wine or additional reduced sodium beef broth 2 Tablespoons ketchup […]
Read more »Spicy Chicken with Peppers Recipe
Updated:Spicy Chicken with Peppers Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips 1½ cups julienned green peppers 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1½ teaspoons sugar 1½ teaspoons […]
Read more »Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Updated:Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 Tablespoon canola oil 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 small sweet red pepper, julienned 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges 2 […]
Read more »Tex-Mex Fried Rice Recipe
Updated:Tex-Mex Fried Rice Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup medium salsa 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups uncooked Minute Instant […]
Read more »Turkey Tetrazzini with Fresh Mushrooms Recipe
Updated:Turkey Tetrazzini with Fresh Mushrooms Ingredients: ½ pound uncooked spaghetti ¼ cup finely chopped onion 1 Tablespoon butter 1 garlic clove, minced 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 can (14½ ounces) reduced sodium chicken broth 1 can (12 ounces) fat free evaporated milk 2½ cups cubed cooked turkey breast 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon salt […]
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Lemon Thyme Chicken Recipe
Updated:Lemon Thyme Chicken Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 Tablespoon butter1 teaspoon dried thyme1 cup chicken broth3 Tablespoons lemon juice2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley Directions: 1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Set aside […]
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Chicken with Garlic Sauce Recipe
Updated:Chicken with Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1½ teaspoons rubbed sage¾ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1½ pounds)2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided7 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise½ cup chopped onion¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes¼ cup white wine or reduced […]
Read more »Chicken Saltimbocca with Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Updated:Chicken Saltimbocca with Mushroom Sauce Ingredients: ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper, divided 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (2 pounds) 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham ½ cup chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup white wine or reduced […]
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Buttery Swiss Chicken Recipe
Updated:Buttery Swiss Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper 4 slices (¾ ounce each) reduced fat Swiss cheese 1 can (10¾ ounces) reduced fat reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted ⅓ cup reduced fat […]
Read more »Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Updated:Easy Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients: 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 cup sliced fresh carrots 3 cans (14 ½ ounces each) reduced sodium chicken broth 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning ⅛ teaspoon pepper 1⅔ cups reduced fat biscuit/baking mix ⅔ cup fat free milk Directions: 1. In a Dutch oven coated […]
Read more »Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe
Updated:Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) ½ cup egg substitute 2 Tablespoons plus ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth, divided 5 Tablespoons lemon juice, divided 3 teaspoons capers 3 garlic cloves, minced ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup grated Parmesan […]
Read more »Cheesy Baked Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
Updated:Cheesy Baked Chicken and Mushrooms Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) ¼ teaspoon paprika ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 Tablespoon butter ½ cup sherry or chicken broth 3 green onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. […]
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Mexi-Turkey Noodle Dish Recipe
Updated:Mexi-Turkey Noodle Dish Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked yolk free wide noodles 2 pounds lean ground turkey 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce ½ cup water 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies 1 envelope reduced sodium taco seasoning (or make your own, recipe below) 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic […]
Read more »Homemade BBQ Chicken Breasts Recipe
Updated:Homemade BBQ Chicken Breasts Ingredients: 6 bone in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each) ⅓ cup chopped onion ¾ cup ketchup ½ cup water ⅓ cup white vinegar 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ground mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper Directions: 1. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking […]
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