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Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes

Make-Ahead Chicken Bake

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12 Servings Prep: 25 Min. + Chilling Bake: 30 Min.

Ingredients

5 cups cubed cooked chicken

2 cups chopped celery

5 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

3/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon pimientos, optional

1 teaspoon finely chopped onion

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, chow mein noodles and almonds. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is bubbly. Yield: 12 servings

Nutritional Facts1 serving (1 cup) equals 365 calories, 26 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 158 mg cholesterol, 449 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein.

 

Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipes

Chicken ‘n’ Hash Brown Bake

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

Ingredients

1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 cups diced cooked chicken

1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

2 cups chicken broth or stock

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

Paprika

1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

Spread potatoes in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chicken and mushrooms over the top. Combine the sour cream, broth, soup, bouillon, onion, red pepper and garlic; pour over mushrooms.

Sprinkle with paprika and almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts1 serving (1 cup) equals 274 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 955 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Main Dishes, Pork-Sausage, Recipes

Chicken-Baked Chops

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4 Servings Prep: 10 Min. Bake: 1 Hour

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops (1/2 inch thick)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1/2 cup water

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a skillet, brown the pork chops in oil. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until meat juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor’s Note: The cost per serving does not include optional ingredients such as garnishes. When there is a choice of two ingredients, the cost is figured with the first one listed.

 

Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes

Crunchy Broccoli Salad

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10 Servings Prep/Total Time: 20 Min.

Ingredients

8 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup golden raisins

3 tablespoons canola oil

3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup sunflower kernels

3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, onions and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and sugar; drizzle over broccoli and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels, almonds and bacon. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 121 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 233 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

 

Recipes, Side Dishes

Lemon-Butter Snow Peas

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2 Servings Prep: 5 Min. Cook: 5 Min

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh snow peas

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

In a microwave-safe dish, combine the snow peas, water and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Drizzle over peas; toss to coat.

Footnotes

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested in an 1,100 watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup (prepared with reduced-fat butter)equals 76 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipes

Angel Chicken 

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6 Servings Prep: 30 Min. Bake: 1 Hour

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/4 cup butter

1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix

1/2 cup white wine

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup

4 ounces cream cheese with chives

1 pound angel hair pasta (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the package of dressing mix. Blend in wine and golden mushroom soup. Mix in cream cheese, and stir until smooth. Heat through, but do not boil. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over.

Bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven.

Twenty minutes before the chicken is done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta. (if desired)

Desserts, Recipes, Salads

Watergate Salad

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8 Servings Prep: 15 Min. + Chilling

Ingredients

1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding

1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Directions

COMBINE first 4 ingredients in large bowl.

STIR in COOL WHIP.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour.

Drinks, Recipes

St. Patty’s Day Punch

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24 Servings Prep: 10 Min. + Chilling

Ingredients

2 quarts water

2 cups sugar

2 envelopes unsweetened lemon-lime soft drink mix

1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice

1 liter ginger ale, chilled

1 quart lime sherbet

Directions

In a punch bowl, combine the water, sugar and soft drink mix; stir until dissolved. Stir in pineapple juice. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale and top with scoops of sherbet. Yield: 6 quarts.

Recipes, Side Dishes

Springtime Asparagus

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4 Servings Prep/ Total Time: 15 Min.

Ingredients

1 cup (about 4 oz.) sliced mushrooms

1/4 cup KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 lb. asparagus spears, ends removed

2Tbsp. PLANTERS Sliced Almonds

Directions

MIX mushrooms, dressing and lemon juice in large nonstick skillet; cook on medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or just until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently.

TOP with asparagus; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

SPRINKLE with almonds.

Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes

Seven Layer Salad

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12-16 Servings Prep: 20 Min. + Chilling

Ingredients

1 head lettuce torn into pieces

1 head cauliflower broken into pieces

2 cups Miracle Whip

1 med. Onion chopped

1 lb. bacon fried and crumbled

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/4 cup sugar

Mustard to taste

Directions:

Layer in all ingredients in large in the order given.  Can be layered ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.  Don’t stir to mix until ready to serve.

Makes large bowl of salad.