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.

Dinner Tonight: Chicken and Turkey

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

Healthy Dinner Recipes: Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, and Pinenuts
Photo: John Autry

Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nuts

Time: 40 minutes

Simple Sub: Try raisins or dried apricots in place of currants.

Serve with Currant Couscous: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup uncooked Israeli couscous; sauté 2 minutes. Add 2 cups water and 1/4 cup dried currants; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Yield: 4 servings. CALORIES 236; FAT 2.8g (sat 0.3g); SODIUM 148mg

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