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Barbecue ranch chicken salad mixed together in a white bowl: lettuce topped with rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, avocado chunks, corn, black beans, fried onions, with ranch dressing and barbecue sauce drizzled over the top
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August 30, 2023

Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad

Is it a Texas thing to love barbecue and ranch together? This barbecue ranch chicken salad combines favorite fresh ingredients with a tangy and creamy flavor that we love.  We make this for a quick and easy main course, as a weeknight meal or lunch any time. Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad Ingredients You can really make this salad your own, but I'll share our favorite way here.  You'll need a…
Grilled chicken thighs on a wood cutting board
Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs ChickenDinnerKids FavoritesMain DishesMarinadesOn the Grill
August 9, 2023

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

If you need an easy weeknight family crowd pleaser, try this honey mustard chicken thigh marinade.  The meat is tender and flavorful, pairing well with many types of sides.  We prefer the thighs to be grilled, but you do you, as the baked version is delicious as well. Also, my husband prefers chicken breasts, so often, I cut thicker breast meat into small cutlets in addition to the thighs to…
Cooked pesto pasta and chicken on a plate, topped with cooked cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze drizzled over all
Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta ChickenDinnerMain DishesPasta
June 20, 2023

Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta

This is our favorite summer pasta dish, perfect for a Sunday night dinner al fresco or for a special occasion with friends. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention gorgeous visually, you will impress yourself with this delicious Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta meal. The Dual Pesto Factor I tried several variations of this recipe before arriving at my most preferred version with the pesto on the chicken as…
rice topped with shredded chicken, sauteed sliced green peppers and onions, sprinkled with black beans and shredded cheese
Easy Chicken Fajita Bowls ChickenDinnerKids Favorites
May 23, 2023

Easy Chicken Fajita Bowls

Weeknight Family Favorite These easy chicken fajita bowls have been one of our family's weeknight favorites for quite sometime. They are my favorite mostly because I usually have most ingredients already stocked, they are no hassle to make, and everyone seems to enjoy them. So if you are looking for a healthy and tasty weeknight meal to add into the rotation, these fajita bowls are the perfect fit for busy…
white low bowl with leafy greens and tomatoes, sliced chicken over quinoa, topped with kalamata olives and feta cheese
Greek Chicken Bowls ChickenDinnerKids FavoritesLight MealsRecipes
April 21, 2023

Greek Chicken Bowls

Easy, Healthy, and Delicious If you need and easy and delicious weeknight meal added into the rotation, these Greek Chicken Bowls may be your new favorite!  Our families love this dish that plays on the fresh, healthy goodness that Mediterranean style food has to offer. The Greek Chicken Bowl Ingredients Part of what makes this dish an excellent weeknight meal choice, is that you likely have many of the ingredients…
Chicken marsala meal laid out in a pasta bowl, garnished with shredded parmesan cheese and a sprig of basil.
B’s Chicken Marsala ChickenDinnerPastaRecipesValentines
April 20, 2023

B’s Chicken Marsala

This chicken marsala recipe is a Gnarly Roots original.  A classic Italian dish, perfect for dinner parties where friends gather around the kitchen as it simmers on the stove.  Savory and slightly sweet, you will not forget this special pasta dish.  This is one of the first meals that Beth began making for our original dinner club, back in the Hermosa Beach days. (Shout out to the OG woman dinner…