Spring CHICKEN

5-Ingredient Weeknight Skillets

Cheesy Skillet Lasagna

Refrigerated ravioli stands in for multiple ingredients in a traditional lasagna, cutting prep time in half, while the addition of pesto brightens up the dish.

1 (24-oz) jar low-sodium marinara sauce

2 (10-oz) pkgs refrigerated spinach ravioli

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning

½ cup pesto sauce (like Barilla)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Spread 1 cup sauce on bottom of a 10- or 12-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet. Top with half of ravioli, 1 cup cheese, 1 cup sauce and ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning. Spoon ¼ cup pesto evenly on top.

3. Repeat the layers, ending with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 20 minutes, covered loosely with aluminum foil. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes, or until hot and slightly browned. Cool 10 minutes. Serves 6

Per serving: 542 cal, 34g fat, 105mg chol, 24g prot, 32g carbs, 6g sugar, 2g fiber, 908mg sodium

Lemony Chicken & Snow Peas (on the cover)

Springy green veggies make this quick, nutritious dish a seasonal superstar. (Salt, pepper and oil not included in five-ingredient count).

1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

2 Tbsp olive oil

12 oz trimmed snow peas OR chopped asparagus (or a combination)

2 cups sliced mushrooms

3 lemons, cut into wedges, seeds removed

½ cup chicken broth

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium. Cook chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through and slightly browned. Remove from skillet.

2. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in skillet over medium-high. Add snow peas and mushrooms and cook briefly, about 3 minutes, stirring often until vegetables are fork-tender.

3. Return chicken to the skillet. Squeeze half the lemon wedges over chicken and vegetables. Add broth and cook until warmed through. Serve with remaining lemon wedges. Serves 4

Per serving: 293 cal, 9g fat, 97mg chol, 43g prot, 9g carbs, 3g sugar, 5g fiber, 272mg sodium