LITE RECIPIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente and drain well.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and mustard. Let the mixture bubble gently until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.
• Top with the cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, beans (drained), corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot.
• Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top.
• Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours.
• Thirty minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred.
• Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste.
• Serve over rice or tortillas and with your favorite toppings.
• Instant Pot: