Chicken N' Avocado Bagel Sandwich

Are you tired of trying to figure out what to have for a quick meal?  Why not make it super simple?  

Here is a bagel sandwich loaded with protein that you can make for your family when they need a nutritious dinner in a hurry! 

Combine it with some tortilla chips and a  salsa or hummus dip from our selection here and you will have a complete meal in minutes.  

Here's how to make this easy sandwich!

Ingredients

• Leftover grilled chicken breast pieces
• Alfalfa sprouts or any other microgreens
• Avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp Whipped cream cheese
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Whole wheat bagel (toasted if you prefer - we use mini-bagels to keep carb/calorie count lower!)

Instructions

1. Spread whipped cream cheese on bagel.
    
2. Add the chicken breast, 2-3 avocado slices, red onion strands, and microgreens.
    
3. Filling, rich in protein, fiber, and nutrients – this sandwich is a winner every time!
    
4. Just multiply these ingredients for the amount of sandwiches you desire to make.
    

Nutrition Information:  One cup of chicken has 231 calories, 5 grams of fat, and 43 grams of protein.  It's low in sodium and is a good source of B6, phosphorus, niacin, and selenium.

Chicken & Spinach Melt Recipe

This healthy version of a classic favorite will have your family asking for more! 

It's a great balanced meal served with either gluten-free or whole grain pasta, (or with spaghetti squash, like in this pic!) It's filling with or without more sides.

Chicken & Spinach Melt Recipe 

How To Make IT:

Ingredients:

•    8 small chicken breast (boneless, skinless) cutlets (Make them ahead to save time!)
•    1 cup Panko bread crumbs
•    1/4 cup olive or canola oil
•    1/2 cup homemade marinara sauce (recipe here!)
•    2 cups baby spinach
•    1/4 - 1/2 cup grated or sliced soft mozzarella or real Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Coat the chicken cutlets in the bread crumbs, pressing the chicken gently into the crumbs to help them stick to the breast. 
2. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
3. Place the breaded cutlets into the hot oil, and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate to rest. (Or save time by using pre-made cutlets from this recipe.)
4. Spread 1/2 the homemade marinara over the bottom of a lasagna dish, and top with the cooked cutlets.  Place the spinach over the chicken, and the rest of the marinara over that. 
5. Then top the dish with the cheese.  Broil for 3-4 minutes on high, or until the cheese begins to brown.

Try this simple, affordable 20-minute recipe, then let me know what your family thinks of it in the comments below! 

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