Cheesy Chicken, Brussel Sprouts & Mushroom Bake

Cheesy Chicken, Brussel Sprouts & Mushroom Bake

Cheesy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Bake is a heartwarming dish that is perfect for family dinners or social gatherings. This delightful bake combines the nutty crunch of fresh Brussels sprouts, succulent bites of chicken, and earthy cremini mushrooms to create a symphony of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds dance. The…

Strawberry-Jalapeño Salsa Over Grilled Chicken

Strawberry-Jalapeño Salsa Over Grilled Chicken

Elevate your grilled chicken game with the vibrant flavors of Strawberry-Jalapeño Salsa. This delightful dish features succulent boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fresh strawberries, roma tomatoes, shallots, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh cilantro. The combination of sweet strawberries and spicy jalapeño creates a salsa that perfectly complements the grilled…

Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto

Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto

Savory chicken thighs pan-seared in butter and roasted alongside mushrooms and veggies, served with a side of toasted orzo pasta cooked until soft with broth, crimini mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese. This post is sponsored by the Mushroom Council. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen and Spice possible!  It’s time for another delicious mushroom recipe!…

Spicy Ginger-Lime Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes & Asparagus

Spicy Ginger-Lime Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes & Asparagus

Chicken thighs glazed in a chili-garlic honey sauce with a pinch of coriander. Served with roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus. Hi friends! Just popping in real quick to share a simple and delicious weeknight dinner. I’ve created this recipe for one of my clients, Mealime. It’s a free meal planning app with hundreds of recipes…

Apple-Grape Salad with Spring Greens & Chicken

Apple-Grape Salad with Spring Greens & Chicken

Sweet cotton candy grapes combined with crunchy apple chips, tangy goat cheese, ripe tomatoes, and rotisserie chicken. Served on a bed of tender spring greens and topped with candied pecans. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen and Spice possible! In the states, peak season for…

BBQ Sheet Pan Chicken & Sausage with Roasted Corn and Veggies

BBQ Sheet Pan Chicken & Sausage with Roasted Corn and Veggies

Create an entire barbecue dinner using just two baking sheet pans in under an hour! This recipe utilizes a stair-step method, meaning once the first item is in the oven (chicken), you’ll prep the second item and place it in the oven (and so on). Fresh corn on the cob, tender buttery baby potatoes, roasted…

Chicken Milanese with Italian Pizzeria Salad

Chicken Milanese with Italian Pizzeria Salad

Chicken Milanese – a simple Panko breaded chicken breast, pan-fried in olive oil until golden brown. Served alongside a tangy creamy Italian style salad with crunchy peppers, cucumber, and olives.  I absolutely love Italian food. For proof, see my numerous pasta recipes on my recipe index. I probably have more pasta recipes than any other…

Chicken & Jalapeño Enchiladas with Creamy White Sauce

Chicken & Jalapeño Enchiladas with Creamy White Sauce

Spicy chicken and jalapeno enchiladas covered in a savory white sauce. These chicken enchiladas are perfect for any night of the week!  When I was growing up, my mom used to make these amazing chicken enchiladas with white sauce. I would eat them until I felt sick, they were so delicious. I remember the filling…

Chicken Saltimbocca with Buttery Potatoes & Asparagus

Chicken Saltimbocca with Buttery Potatoes & Asparagus

Saltimbocca is a traditional Italian dish of meat wrapped in prosciutto and sage, topped with a salty and savory sauce. Try this easy Chicken Saltimbocca paired with buttery potatoes and asparagus for your next meal!  I love Italian food. It’s probably the cuisine I cook most – pasta, cheese, herbs, it’s all delicious. But Italian…

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken with Mozzarella and Balsamic Glaze

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken with Mozzarella and Balsamic Glaze

A twist on an Italian classic – this grilled bruschetta chicken is a delicious light dinner. Chicken breasts covered in Italian seasonings and grilled, then topped with melty mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and homemade balsamic glaze. Fresh herbs are one of my favorite ingredients. Especially basil. I’ve always tried growing basil in pots…

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken & Veggies with Coconut Rice

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken & Veggies with Coconut Rice

Tender pieces of white meat chicken, bell peppers, onion and juicy sweet pineapple baked in the oven until soft and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. This Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken comes together in less than thirty minutes and is the perfect weeknight meal! Served with easy coconut milk infused rice. Another easy weeknight…