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Chicken and poultry are favorite ingredients for many main dishes. Most of these recipes are focused on low carb and keto lifestyles.

A Guide to Spanish Rice Dishes: Paella and Beyond

Quick Summary: An overview of traditional Spanish rice dishes, from the three classic Valencian paellas to lesser-known regional specialties like arroz negro, fideuà, and arroz caldoso. Learn the differences, what makes each unique, and which to try first. Jump to: What is Paella | A Short History | Three Traditional Paellas | Other Spanish Rice …

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Sheet Pan Chicken with Rhubarb, Fennel, and Asparagus

Quick Summary: Sheet pan dinner with chicken thighs, rhubarb (drizzled with honey), fennel, asparagus, onion, and garlic. Roast chicken first for 10 minutes, add rhubarb and fennel for 10 more minutes, then add asparagus for a final 10 minutes. The rhubarb breaks down into a sweet-tart pan sauce. One pan, minimal cleanup. Prep: 15 min …

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Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken with Slow-Carb Sauce

Quick Summary: Shredded BBQ chicken made in the Instant Pot in 25 minutes, with a homemade low-carb sauce that skips the sugar-laden ketchup base. Use it for sandwiches, salads, or bowls. Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Serves: 8 Jump to: | RECIPE | Ingredients | Commercial vs Homemade | Serving …

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Blueberry-Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe

Quick Summary: A fresh summer dinner salad with rotisserie chicken (or homemade cooked chicken), blueberries, and a tangy white wine vinaigrette. No cooking required. Perfect for busy weeknights or when it’s too hot to turn on the stove. Prep: 20 min | Serves: 5 Jump To: RECIPE | Blueberries and Savory Recipes | Ingredients | …

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Seared Chicken Piperade: Slow-Carb Version

Piperade is the simple, elegant, and quintessential dish of the small Basque region that sits partially in France and partially in Spain.  The signature ingredients are those found readily in this region and consist of onion, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes (and usually a spicy paprika). Jump to: RECIPE | What is Piperade? | Grow Your …

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Chicken Pipián Verde: Pumpkin Seed Green Mole

Quick Summary: A tangy, herbal Mexican sauce made from pumpkin seeds, tomatillos, poblano and serrano peppers, and fresh cilantro, served over chicken. Sometimes called mole verde, though pipián always features pumpkin seeds as the star. Easier than complex moles but deeply flavorful. Tested in Oaxaca and brought home to my Minnesota kitchen. Prep: 30 min …

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Turkey Gravy, Make-Ahead Stock, & Gravy Rescue Tips

If you’re stressing about gravy this Thanksgiving, stop. Gravy can be a handful because it’s usually the last thing to make, and you want to serve it hot. Make this homemade turkey stock a day or two ahead of time to avoid the last-minute stress, and ensure your gravy is full of flavor. Even with …

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Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Noodle Soup with Leftover Turkey

Quick Summary: Mexico’s comfort food classic: toasted noodles in a savory tomato-chipotle broth. This version adds leftover turkey for protein, making it a complete meal. The toasting step is essential, giving the noodles a nutty flavor and preventing them from becoming mushy. Kid-friendly but satisfying for adults. Ready in 30 minutes. Prep: 15 min | …

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Mexican Chili: Turkey, Squash, Poblanos & Black Beans

Quick Summary: A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 6 hours (slow cooker) | Serves: 6 This Mexican-style turkey chili is great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, but it’s also …

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Turkey Chili with Mexican Mole Sauce

Quick Summary: A unique twist on chili that uses Mexican mole sauce (homemade or prepared) for depth and complexity. The chocolate and chile notes of mole transform ordinary turkey chili into something special. Perfect for using leftover holiday turkey. Freezes beautifully for busy weeknight dinners. Slow cooker or stovetop. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 2-4 …

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Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce (No Breading)

Quick Summary: Chicken pounded thin, sautéed in olive oil, and finished with a lemon-caper-butter sauce. No breading, no flour, ready in 25 minutes. Simple enough for weeknights, elegant enough for company. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | What is Chicken Piccata? | Substitutions | Good Sides for …

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