Healthy potluck recipes packed full of flavor and nutrition, your guests will never know you've cooked up something good for them. These recipes serve 8 or more!
44 Healthy Potluck Recipes
Updated on Sep. 19, 2024
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Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made quite a few tacos in my day, but you can't beat the tender filling made in a slow cooker. These are by far the best pork tacos we've had—and we've tried plenty. Make the mango salsa from scratch if you have time! Yum. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 282 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
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Pot Roast with Asian Black Bean Sauce
Total Time
5 hours 55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love stir-fry with black bean sauce. This recipe takes the delicious flavor of black bean sauce and joins it with fork-tender pot roast. —Judy Lawson, Chelsea, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 281 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Roasted Vegetable Strata
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With the abundance of zucchini my family has in the fall, this is the perfect dish to use some of what we have. Cheesy and rich, the warm, classic breakfast dish is sure to please! —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
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Chipotle Carnitas
Total Time
10 hours 28 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a terrific recipe for your next weeknight dinner. Set out various toppings and garnishes so your family members can customize their own tostadas with the lime-kissed shredded pork. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 tostada: 269 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch.
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Tangy Orange Chicken Thighs
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a quick-prep recipe for tender, flavorful chicken in a tangy tomato-based sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your slow cooker. —Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 1/2 cup sauce: 248 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to find a way to use pineapple salsa in a recipe. I came up with this super simple, delicious and quick dish! —Erin Schillo, Northfield, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 356 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Carne Guisada
Total Time
7 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
While living away from Texas for a while, my boyfriend and I grew homesick for the spicy flavors of home. We've made this recipe a few times now, and it goes really well with homemade flour tortillas. We love it over rice, too. —Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 261 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1 starch.
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Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya
Total Time
7 hours 40 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo. Stash some away in the freezer for days you don't feel like cooking. —Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup jambalaya with 2/3 cup cooked rice: 387 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.
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Meat Loaf with Chili Sauce
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I used to serve this meat loaf in my cafe, where so many of my customers asked for it. I adapted the recipe for my slow cooker at home, where it's quite popular, too. —Robert Cox, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 253 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I lived in the Caribbean when I was a child. Every time I make this yummy chicken, the fresh tropical fruits in it transport me back to those happy times.—Lissa Nelson, Provo, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 246 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 582 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate (10 g sugars, 2 g fiber), 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Mushroom Penne Bake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness will have you going in for seconds. Serve with salad and garlic bread. —Sue Aschemeier, Defiance, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 353 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Italian Crumb-Crusted Beef Roast
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Italian-style panko crumbs and the seasoning give this roast beef a special touch—it's a nice, effortless weeknight meal so you can put your energy into relaxing. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef: 319 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Years ago my husband and I were vacationing in France and came across an open market where a man from Spain was making paella in a skillet; we've been hooked ever since. I love to whip this up for a large group, but if the gathering is small, I know I can easily freeze leftovers for another time. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 331 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 693mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.
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Slow-Cooker Pepper Steak
Total Time
6 hours 40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After a long day working in our greenhouse raising bedding plants, I enjoy coming in to this hearty slow-cooker pepper steak for supper. It's one of my favorite meals. — Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup beef mixture: 232 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 639mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Beef Brisket Marinara
Total Time
3 hours 55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Marinara sauce and tender meat are real comfort food. Serve this brisket with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef with 1/2 cup sauce: 295 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Tangy Lamb Tagine
Total Time
8 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love lamb stew, but wanted to try something a bit different, so I created this recipe that uses Moroccan spices. It's a wonderful way to use lamb, and it's easy to make in the slow cooker. The stew tastes even better served a day or two later, when the flavors have really had a chance to meld. —Bridget Klusman, Otsego, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 440 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein.
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Black Bean Turkey Enchiladas
Total Time
50 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My best friend and I created this recipe together because we wanted a meal that’s easy to prepare, affordable and nutritious. We both have hectic schedules, so when we’re feeling crunched for time, it’s a relief to have these wholesome enchiladas waiting for us in the freezer. —Holly Baber, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 enchilada: 343 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 795mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.
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Broccoli Tuna Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was in the Navy, a co-worker's wife shared this recipe with me. I’ve tweaked it over the years, but it still brings back memories of my family away from home. —Yvonne Cook, Haskins, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 271 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Marinated Steak & Pepper Fajitas
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These fajitas are the best, and a much healthier version of the typically pan-fried ones you find in restaurants. I like to serve them in flatbreads instead of tortillas. —Erin Michniacki, Manhattan, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 fajita: 375 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Strawberry Sauce
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pork tenderloin paired with strawberries is a heavenly match, made even more special with a tangy feta garnish. Serve with roasted spring vegetables. —Katherine Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 244 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Salmon with Balsamic Orange Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Preparing this fish is so easy that you can enjoy it on busy weeknights. You will want to serve it all the time. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 salmon fillet with 2 tablespoons sauce: 299 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My rich, saucy lasagna features winter squash at its finest. The whipped cream topping adds a unique twist to this meatless casserole packed with roasted butternut squash, two kinds of cheese and a host of seasonings. Allowing the lasagna to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving makes it easier to cut. —Lisa Sheets, Carmel, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 358 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
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Beef Tenderloin Roast
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the simplicity of this easy beef tenderloin recipe. Olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper—just add the tenderloin and pop it in the oven. In an hour or so you’ve got an impressive main dish to feed a crowd. This leaves you with more time to visit with family and less time fussing in the kitchen. —Mary Kandell, Huron, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef: 294 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Turkey Potpie
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
2 pies (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
With golden brown crust and scrumptious filling, these comforting potpies will warm you down to your toes. Because it makes two, you can eat one now and freeze the other for later. They bake and cut beautifully. —Laurie Jensen, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 287 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
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Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket
Total Time
3 hours 35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was once a brisket novice, but now I cook up a dish with the taste of Texas. Thanks to a robust rub, the end result is a fork-tender cut with a crispy crust. —Audria Ausbern, Tahoka, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef: 264 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat.
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Pesto Grilled Salmon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Buttery, colorful and flaky, this rich and impressive salmon will be a family favorite in moments. Five smart ingredients, and you’ll have just the leftovers you need for tomorrow night’s pasta dish. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked salmon: 262 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat.
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Sassy Pot Roast
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love walking into my home after a long day and smelling this lovely pot roast. You can add potatoes and carrots to round out the meal, and the leftover meat makes a comforting soup for the next night. —Susan Burkett, Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef: 243 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
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Skillet Chicken Burritos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a go-to dish when I'm in a rush to make dinner. Preparing them in the skillet not only saves time, it gives the burritos a crispy outside and ooey-gooey inside. —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito with 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture (calculated without salsa): 349 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 770 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate (6 g sugars, 5 g fiber), 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.
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Tender Salsa Beef
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my Mexican-style twist on comfort food. To keep it kid-friendly, use mild salsa. —Stacie Stamper, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup rice : 259 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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Makeover Husband’s Dinner Delight
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 343 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 737mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Broiled Fish with Tarragon Sauce
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The delicate flavor of this fish pairs perfectly with the tangy sauce. A yummy hint of honey comes through. Serve it with crusty bread, mixed vegetables or rice to help soak up the sauce.—Robin Pratt, Athens, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked fish with 1 tablespoon sauce: 186 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Healthy Meat Loaf
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Welcome your family in from the cold with this moist and delicious meat loaf with wonderful southwestern taco flavor. This is down-home comfort food at its healthy best! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 296 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Pork and Green Chile Stew
Total Time
7 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This easily adaptable stew is ready in four hours if cooked on high in a slow cooker, or in less than eight hours if you cook it low and slow. —Paul Sedillo, Plainfield, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 322 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Lamb Stew
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a delicious, nourishing and economical dish. The flavor improves if you make the stew the day before you serve it. —Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 360 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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Makeover Easy Beef-Stuffed Shells
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy the convenience of this make-ahead dish or bake right away. Either way, it has half the saturated fat of the original recipe but is just as meaty. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
2 stuffed shells: 295 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This picture-perfect linguine is a feast for the eyes and, with a hint of heat, a treat for the palate. —Megan Hidalgo, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 462 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Total Time
8 hours 45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Treat company to this perfect Italian meal. You will have time to visit with your guests while it simmers, and it often earns rave reviews. I serve it with couscous, green beans and a dry red wine. Mangia! —Martha Schirmacher, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked chicken with about 1/2 cup sauce: 207 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Pan-Fried Scallops with White Wine Reduction
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I learned the art of wine reduction from a cooking class...the flavor is fabulous! Despite the fancy title, pan-fried scallops are easy to prepare. —Katherine Robinson, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
4 scallops with 2 tablespoons sauce: 181 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat.
