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The Top 10 Recipes Our Readers Are Loving This Month

The trend: chicken, chicken and more chicken.

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chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes
Mike Garten

January is the month of chicken and bowl-style meals — or at least that’s what our readers’ top favorite recipes of the month are all about. These protein-powered meals make for great weeknight dinner recipes, as most take under 30 minutes to make and feed four people or more. Many of these dishes can also double as breakfast or lunch options. Just store them pre-portioned in the fridge or freezer, and you’ll have an easy meal the next time you’re hungry. It’s as simple as that!

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1

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls

mediterranean chicken bowls with couscous
MIKE GARTEN

Juicy tomatoes, tender chicken and a few spices all come together in the air fryer to make this delicious lunch or dinner recipe. We decided to serve over couscous, but you can also go with leafy greens.

Get the Mediterranean Chicken Bowls recipe.

MORE IDEAS: Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Ideas to Serve for Dinner Tonight

2

Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti

creamy chicken and zoodle spaghetti
Mike Garten

Stick to your New Year's resolution by opting for a heart-healthy chicken dish. This one offers an extra dose of veggies by swapping pasta noodles for zucchini zoodles. The addition of sour cream adds a bit of creamy goodness.

Get the Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti recipe.

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3

Balsamic Chicken Caprese

balsamic chicken caprese salad
Mike Garten

This easy-to-make, five-ingredient recipe makes for an ideal weeknight dinner. Simmer chicken in balsamic vinegar and top with mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil.

Get the Balsamic Chicken Caprese recipe.

4

Air Fryer Fish Taco Bowls

air fryer fish taco bowls
Mike Garten

Put the air fryer to use with this tasty fish taco recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make. The build-a-bowl recipe style even makes for great leftovers.

Get the Air Fryer Fish Taco Bowls recipe.

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5

Double Apple Baked Oatmeal

double apple baked oatmeal in a baking dish
Mike Garten

Make this large-batch recipe over the weekend, and enjoy it for mornings to come. It's filled with warm spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, that are perfect for curating a cozy morning vibe.

Get the Double Apple Baked Oatmeal recipe.

6

Sticky Tofu Bowls

sticky tofu bowl
mike garten

Add some spice to the cold winter months with this Sticky Tofu Bowl recipe that calls for Chinese five-spice and chili garlic sauce. It's the perfect mixture of sweet and salty.

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7

Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata

sheet pan asparagus frittata
Mike Garten

Great for families or potlucks, this Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata is much simpler than you may think. Combine a mustard-egg mixture with sliced asparagus, pop it in the oven to bake, and you'll have yourself a breakfast that can serve up to 12 people.

Get the Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata recipe.

8

Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole Verde

slow cooker chicken pozole verde
Mike Garten

What's better on a cold winter night than a bowl of warm soup? If you agree, we suggest you add this Mexican stew to your weekly meal plan. It's a chicken-based soup, jazzed up with poblano peppers, lime juice and cilantro, among other ingredients.

Get the Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole Verde recipe.

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9

Chicken with Stewed Peppers and Tomatoes

chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes
Mike Garten

This one-pan meal can be made in under 30 minutes and feed four people. What more could you ask for? It has a good dose of spices, veggies and herbs to make it pop with flavor.

Get the Chicken with Stewed Peppers and Tomatoes recipe.

10

Chickpea Salad with Smashed Cucumbers

chickpea salad with smashed cucumbers
Mike Garten

Salad doesn't have to mean lettuce and dressing, it can mean a smattering of your favorite vegetables, paired with cheese and drizzled with lemon and honey.

Get the Chickpea Salad with Smashed Cucumbers recipe.

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