Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

These recipes, paired with simple sides, can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Check back for additional recipes around the beginning of each month.

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Bird is the word. Versatile and quick-cooking, chicken and turkey are staples of a healthy weeknight pantry.

Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa Recipe
Photo: John Autry & Randy Mayor

Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa

Time: 40 minutes

Simple Sub: Use peaches or plums instead of nectarines.

Serve with Herbed Couscous: Combine 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan; boil. Stir in 1 cup uncooked couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. CALORIES 167; FAT 0.4g (sat 0.1g); SODIUM 226mg

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