Dinner Tonight: November 2017

November 01, 2017
Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr and Leigh Ann Ross
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes. 
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Diner Meat Loaf Muffins

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Serve these delicious meatloaf muffins with steamed green beans and roasted potato wedges for an at-home version of a blue-plate special.


Diner Meat Loaf Muffins Recipe
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Shrimp Vodka Pasta

Credit: Photo: José Picayo

A simple vodka-marinara sauce is tossed with refrigerated fettuccine and sauteed shrimp for a quick and filling one-dish entree.


Shrimp Vodka Pasta Recipe

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Loaded Potato Soup

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Loaded baked potatoes get a lightened makeover in this hearty and flavor-packed recipe. Make this reviewer favorite the star attraction of your next soup night. Set up a topping buffet and let everyone make their own custom loaded bowl.


Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
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Tex-Mex Lasagna

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Serve an inspired meatless Mexican meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Tex-Mex Lasagna Recipe

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Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Baked apples and chicken combine for an autumnal meal that's ready in less than 45 minutes.


Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic Recipe

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Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

A dish of shrimp sauteed in bacon drippings and tossed with fettuccine sounds like a no-no for the calorie conscious. But at under 400 calories a serving, indulge!


Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon Recipe
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Ground Beef and Pasta Casserole

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

This casserole is perfect for a busy week when getting in and out of the kitchen needs to be a snap. The marrying of flavors in one pot from the ground sirloin, fresh vegetables, aromatic seasonings, and rigatoni make for a satisfying pasta dish with an easy cleanup.


Ground Beef and Pasta Casserole Recipe

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Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Serve an Italian favorite for an easy meal in minutes. Pair with a simple starch and a small green salad.


Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Braised Chicken with Honey-Lemon Leeks

Credit: Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Cindy Barr

Lemon and honey are bright partners for the caramelized leeks in this 40-minute chicken supper.


Braised Chicken with Honey-Lemon Leeks Recipe
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Shrimp and Grits

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Shrimp and Grits, a low-country favorite, makes a hearty, one-dish dinner and is table-ready in 30 minutes.


Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

One of the most popular Cooking Light chicken recipes of all time, these sweet and spicy broiled chicken thighs are flavored with chili powder, cumin, garlic and cider vinegar.


Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Enchilada Casserole

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Make a hearty, healthy Mexican casserole in just 30 minutes that the whole family will enjoy. Feel free to substitute ground turkey and chicken broth instead of beef, if desired.
Enchilada Casserole Recipe
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Sausage-Spinach Rice Bowl

Credit: Photo: José Picayo

This quick, easy sausage and spinach rice bowl recipe is a one-dish meal that can be ready in 10 minutes flat. Use precooked brown rice, hot Italian turkey sausage, and fresh baby spinach. Serve with garlic toast, if desired.


Sausage-Spinach Rice Bowl Recipe

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Quick Chicken-Corn Chowder

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

This 5-star corn chowder can be on your table in less than 30 minutes for dinner tonight thanks to convience items like rotisserie chicken and frozen corn.


Quick Chicken-Corn Chowder Recipe

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Sauteed Chicken with Sage Browned Butter

The full-bodied flavor of sage browned butter dresses up classic sauteed chicken in this 25-minute supper.


Sauteed Chicken with Sage Browned Butter Recipe
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Twenty-Minute Chili

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

The name says it all—you can get this cold-weather comfort food on the table in a flash! Try a Texas take on this cold-weather comfort food by serving it over rice with warm corn bread sticks on the side.


Twenty-Minute Chili Recipe

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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Get the crispy taste of fried chicken for less than 300 calories. Add kid appeal to this dish with a honey-mustard dipping sauce.
Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

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Smoky Shrimp and Parmesan-Polenta Cakes

Credit: Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Invite company over for this gourmet-inspired dish that's a snap to make. Serve with salad greens splashed with vinaigrette.


Smoky Shrimp and Parmesan-Polenta Cakes Recipe
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Chicken Fajitas

Credit: Photo: Rick Lew; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas are a festive, flavorful main for an easy weeknight dinner. Learn how to make a quick, build-your-own fajita bar using rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies, and assorted toppings. Serve with rice and beans to round out the plate.


Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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Fall Vegetable Curry

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Embrace the beginning of autumn in a 30-minute vegetarian meal featuring sweet potato, chickpeas, and cauliflower.


Fall Vegetable Curry Recipe

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Kung Pao Chicken

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Drop the takeout menu! We cut calories and sodium by making this Asian stir-fry favorite at home. This recipe delivers authentic flavor in less than 30 minutes.


Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
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Parmesan Chicken and Rice

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Rice and broth are added to sauteed chicken, onion, garlic, mushrooms and parmesan for a simple entree that requires only one pan.


Parmesan Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Honey Cashew Chicken with Rice

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry

Forget takeout and cook a super-fast and flavorful Asian-inspired dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes.


Honey Cashew Chicken with Rice Recipe

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Grilled Turkey and Ham Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Update sandwich night with a hearty grilled stacker loaded with leftover turkey, ham, veggies, and a Dijon spread.


Grilled Turkey and Ham Sandwiches Recipe
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Turkey and Potato Soup with Bacon

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Filled with two types of meat and baking potatoes, this hearty soup will warm up your family on a cold night.


Turkey and Potato Soup with Bacon Recipe

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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Fresh spinach, chicken, and a combination of cheeses make this pasta dish comforting enough for the last days of winter yet fresh enough for the first days of spring. And at just 345 calories a serving, you can afford to have seconds.


Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine Recipe

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Chicken and Bacon Roll-Ups

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Made hearty with shredded chicken, these easy sandwiches can be endlessly adapted to suit any taste.


Chicken and Bacon Roll-Ups Recipe
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Shrimp Pad Thai

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

This 35-minute, lightened Pad Thai is packed with vibrant ingredients like crushed red pepper, sliced green onions, and dry-roasted peanuts to add great flavor.


Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

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Coconut-Curry Chicken Soup

Credit: Photo: Kelsey Grace Harrison

Snow peas, spinach, and chicken breast give this 5-star Coconut-Curry Chicken Soup flavor, texture, and a wealth of nutrients.


Coconut-Curry Chicken Soup Recipe

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Italian Meatball Sliders

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr and Leigh Ann Ross
Skip the pasta and try Italian meatball sliders instead. Best of all, you can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them for a quick meal on busy nights.
Italian Meatball Sliders Recipe
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