500 Calorie Dinners: Chicken

Lean chicken is always a favorite, especially if you're watching your weight.

Lean boneless, skinless chicken breast has always ranked as a favorite, especially for anyone watching their weight. With only 140 calories and 3 grams of fat per 3-ounce serving, it's a real diet bargain. Rich, dark meat is slightly higher in calories and fat (174 calories and 8 grams of fat) but it's intense flavor and moistness make us OK with the tradeoff. Browse through these recipes to choose your main course, then pick from the suggested side dishes, desserts or drinks to round out your 500-calorie meal.

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Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken

343 calories
Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course. Feel free to substitute other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. To round out your 500-calorie meal, serve with one from each group:

Choose one side:
• Toasted pita breads (two 4-inch)
148 calories
• Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
142 calories