[11/2/11] Wednesday Wellness: More Favorite Healthy Recipes

Here are some more of my favorites (and they're both kid-approved):

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Serves 6; 1/2 cup per serving

1 cup evaporated skim milk

1 teaspoon acceptable margarine (low fat/reduced calorie)

1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese

8 ounces dried fettuccine

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I use reduced fat)

Black pepper (freshly ground preferred)

In a large saucepan combine milk and margarine. Cook over medium heat until milk mixture simmers, about 7 minutes. Add cream cheese. Cook and stir with a wire whisk until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese.  Add cooked fettuccine to pan with cream cheese mixture. Toss until fettuccine until well coated.  Season with pepper. Toss lightly to combine.  Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes (this gives liquid a chance to slightly absorb into the pasta). Serve immediately.

Calories: 242

Protein: 14 g

Carbohydrates: 30 g

Total Fat: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g

Cholesterol: 46 mg

Sodium: 327 mg 

All Day Salsa Chicken (from 101 More Things to do with a Slow Cooker) 

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I used more chicken)

1 jar (16 oz) chunky salsa

1 can (10.5 oz) 98% reduce fat cream of chicken soup

-Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.  Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.  In a bowl, combine salsa and soup.  Pour mixture over chicken.  Cover and cook on high heat 3-4 hours, low heat 6-8 hours.  Makes 4-6 servings.  Nutritional information (4 servings):  Calories: 186,  Fat: 2.6g, Fiber: 3.6 g, Sodium: 2103mg, Protein: 20g.