Try these quick and easy chicken recipes. They are low calorie, healthy alternatives to keep your family on track in the new year.

Balsamic Chicken
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 tsp. garlic salt
black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, sliced
8-10 button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. basil, chopped
2 tsp. oregano, chopped
2 tsp. rosemary, chopped
1 tsp. thyme, chopped
14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes

Season chicken with garlic salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet. Then sear the chicken on both sides. Remove chicken and cook onions and mushrooms until tender. Add the chicken back to the skillet.

Then add balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs and tomatoes. (Dried herbs may be used – reduce the amount used to about a third.)

Cook until bubbly and then reduce the heat. Cover and cook on low heat for about 25 minutes. Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

Serve over cooked rice or pasta. Or, if you are watching your carbs, serve with a green vegetable and a healthy salad.

Greek Chicken Salad
2 Romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 cucumber, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 c. black olives, sliced
1/2 c. feta cheese crumbled

dressing:
1/3 c. red-wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs like dill, oregano and thyme
1 tsp. garlic, minced
a pinch of salt and pepper, or to taste

Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add the salad ingredients and toss to coat all. Other vegetables may be added to the salad. Serve with pita chips instead of croutons.