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ACCIDENTAL CHICKEN

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4 Servings Prep/Total Time 25 Min.
INGREDIENTS
4  tablespoons olive oil

2  tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2  tablespoons soy sauce

4-8  tablespoons honey

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Hot steamed rice (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Mix oil, vinegar, soy sauce and 4 tablespoons honey together in a bowl. For a sweeter sauce, add up to 2 tablespoons more honey. Add chicken; allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes.

2. Heat a skillet over medium heat; add chicken and all the marinade. Cover; simmer 8 minutes per side.

3. Serve with steamed rice (optional) and some of the cooked marinade as a sauce

Note: This recipe can be doubled or tripled.

 

 

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Pineapple Dragon Stir Fry

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4-6 Servings

Ingredients

Amount Measurement Ingredient
2 cups Minute® White Rice, uncooked
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsps cornstarch, divided
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper, optional
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
2 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1   small carrot, thinly sliced diagonally
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

Directions

    1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
    2. Drain pineapple; reserve 1/4 cup juice.
    3. Stir together in small bowl reserved juice, water, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, red pepper (if desired) and garlic powder, set aside.
    4. Combine chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce, in medium bowl. Heat oil in wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir fry 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrot and ginger; stir fry 4 minutes or until just tender. Add reserved soy sauce mixture; cook stirring, 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in pineapple chunks and heat through.
    5. Serve over rice.

 

 

Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipes

Swiss Chicken Rolls

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4 Servings Prep: 20 Min. Bake: 20 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
    2. 4 slices Swiss cheese (3/4 ounce each)
    3. 4 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
    4. 2 tablespoons butter
    5. 2 tablespoons olive oil
    6. 1/2 cup chopped onion
    7. 2 small garlic cloves, minced
    8. 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
    9. 2/3 cup marsala wine or chicken broth
    10. 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
    11. 2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
    12. 2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    13. Dash salt
    14. Dash pepper

Directions

    1. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; place one cheese and prosciutto slice down the center of each. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; secure with toothpicks.
    2. In a small skillet brown chicken in butter and oil on all sides; transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
    3. Meanwhile, in the same skillet, saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Discard toothpicks from chicken rolls; serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

 

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Chicken Tortellini Skillet

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4 Servings Prep/Total Time: 25 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 4 cups frozen cheese tortellini
    2. 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
    3. 2 tablespoon canola oil
    4. 2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
    5. 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

    1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until juices run clear.
    2. Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

 

 

Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes, Pasta Dishes, Recipes

Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

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6 Servings Prep/Total Time: 25 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated spinach or cheese tortellini
    2. 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
    3. 1 cup fresh baby carrots
    4. 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    5. 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
    6. 1 large onion, cut into wedges
    7. 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
    8. 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
    9. 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
    10. 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    11. 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
    12. 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

    1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute broccoli and carrots in 2 tablespoons oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the mushrooms, onion and garlic; saute vegetables 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm.
    2. In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return vegetables to skillet. Stir in Alfredo sauce and seasonings; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to chicken mixture. Toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

 

Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipes

Cordon Bleu Casserole

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6-8 Servings Prep: 10 Min. Bake: 50 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 6 slices whole wheat bread
    2. 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and sliced
    3. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, thinly sliced
    4. 1/2 pound sliced fully cooked ham
    5. 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
    6. 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained
    7. 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
    8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

    1. Place bread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with chicken, cream cheese slices and ham. Sprinkle with 1 cup Swiss cheese. Top with broccoli.
    2. Combine soup and pepper; spoon over broccoli. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 6-8 servings.

 

 

 

Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups, Stews, Chowders

Chicken Tortellini Soup

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8 Servings Prep/Total Time: 30 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
    2. 2 cups water
    3. 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
    4. 1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
    5. 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
    6. 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
    7. 1 teaspoon dried basil
    8. 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
    9. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

    1. In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil; add chicken. Reduce heat; cook for 10 minutes.
    2. Add the remaining ingredients; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

 

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Weeknight Chicken and Pasta

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4 Servings Prep/Total Time: 25 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 2 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta
    2. 1 small onion, chopped
    3. 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
    4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
    5. 1 garlic clove, minced
    6. 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
    7. 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
    8. 1/4 cup fat-free milk
    9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    10. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    11. 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
    12. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    13. 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
    14. 2 teaspoons minced chives

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, sour cream, milk and seasonings; heat through. Drain pasta; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and chives. Yield: 4 servings.
Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipes

Easy Chicken Potpie

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6 Servings Prep/Total Time: 30 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 1 medium onion, chopped
    2. 2 tablespoons canola oil
    3. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    4. 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    5. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
    6. 3/4 cup 2% milk
    7. 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
    8. 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
    9. 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry

Directions

    1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in flour and poultry seasoning until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and vegetables.
    2. Transfer to a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Top with pastry. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.