1. Lemon Pepper Chicken with White Rice & Asparagus

Prep-Time: 30-45 min

Calories: 460

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless chicken breast
• 1 cup white rice
• 3 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon pepper
• 1 tsp garlic pepper
• 1 tsp parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp pepper/Salt
• 6 asparagus spears
• 1 Lime
• 1/2 bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2 avocado (optional)
• 1 tbs classic hummus (optional)

Directions:

-Chicken

1. Pre-Heat oven to 450 degrees
2. Mix lemon pepper, garlic, salt/pepper & olive oil in a separate bowl, then spread over chicken
3. Cook for about 30-45 min

1. Boil two cups of water
2. Stir in rice & cook for 20-30 mins

1. Take 6 asparagus spears & cover them in olive oil, garlic, & parmesan cheese
2. Slice lime and place atop asparagus
3. Place in oven & cook for 10-15 min

If your goal is to make it look exactly as my image above, add in the optional ingredients. &&& Walla. You've finished your first meal!

2. Ground Turkey Chile Verde Bowls

Prep-Time: 25-30 min

Calories: 550

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup ground turkey
• 3 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp chile verde
• 1/4 onion
• 1/4 tomato
• 2 tsp shredded cheese
• 1 cup white rice/lettuce
• 1/2 cup canned pinto beans
• 1 packet taco seasoning

Directions:

-Ground Turkey

1. Heat olive oil & ground turkey in medium sauce pan
2. Stir in taco seasoning, diced green pepper, chile verde, onion & tomato
3. Cook for 8-10 min on medium-high heat (or until golden brown)

-White Rice

1. Boil two cups of water
2. Stir in rice & cook for 20-30 min

*Heat pinto beans separately

Lastly, place a fair amount of white rice, pinto beans & ground turkey in a bowl, then sprinkle some cheese and add avocado if you'd like. Now time to enjoy!

*If you want to cut calories, swap out the rice for some lettuce.*

3. Pesto Chicken Mozzarella & Roasted Cauliflower

Prep-Time: 30-45 min

Calories: 415 (565 with salad)

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless chicken breast
• 1 packet pesto seasoning
• 2 tomato slices
• 2 slices fresh mozzarella
• 3 tsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups cauliflower
• 1/4 tsp salt/pepper
• 1/4 tsp cilantro leaves

Directions:

-Chicken

1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees
2. Mix 2 tsp olive oil with pesto seasoning & minced garlic, then spread over chicken
3. Cook chicken for about 30-40 min
4. During the last 5 minutes of cook-time, add mozzarella and tomato atop chicken

-Cauliflower

1. Toss cauliflower with 1 tsp olive oil & salt/pepper
2. Spread out onto a sheet pan & roast for 20 min

Energizing Tips (optional)

• Serve with a side salad (1 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blackberries, 2 tsp walnuts, & 2 tsp poppy seed dressing)