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Chicken Tortellini Skillet

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 Tortellini Alfredo

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.

 

Tempting Tortellini & Ham

6 Servings Prep: 20 Min. Cook: 15 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
    2. 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
    3. 1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
    4. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    5. 3/4 cup fat-free milk
    6. 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
    7. 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
    8. 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
    9. 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    10. 1 teaspoon dried basil
    11. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    12. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    13. 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

Directions

    1. In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
    2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
    3. Add the ham, cheeses, basil, garlic powder and pepper; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in tomato. Drain tortellini mixture; add to the pan and heat through. Yield: 6 servings.

 

 

 

 

Lemon-Pecan Pork Chops

4 Servings Prep/Total Time: 30 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 4 boneless pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
    2. 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
    3. 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
    4. 1 tablespoon butter
    5. 1 cup chopped pecans
    6. 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

    1. Sprinkle pork chops with lemon-pepper and garlic salt. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove and keep warm. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
    2. Add the pecans and lemon juice to the skillet; cook and stir for 1 minute or until heated through. Spoon over pork chops. Yield: 4 servings.

 

Cordon Bleu Casserole

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.

 

 

 

Lemon-Mustard Pork Chops

4 Servings Prep/Total Time:  20 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 4 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 6 ounces each)
    2. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    3. 1 teaspoon ground parsley
    4. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    5. 1 garlic clove, minced or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder, or 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
    6. 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
    7. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    8. 1/4 teaspoon salt
    9. Lemon wedges

Directions

    1. Drizzle pork chops with lemon juice. Combine the parsley, mustard, garlic, lemon peel, thyme and salt; brush over both sides of chops.
    2. Place pork on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.. Serve with lemon wedges. Yield: 4 servings.

 

 

Lemon Pork Chops

4 Servings Prep: 5 Min. Cook: 6 Hours

Ingredients

    1. 4 bone-in pork chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
    2. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    3. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    4. 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
    5. 1 medium lemon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
    6. 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    7. 1/4 cup ketchup

Directions

    1. Place the pork chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion and lemon. Sprinkle with brown sugar; drizzle with ketchup. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until meat is tender. Yield: 4 servings.

 

 

Harvest Pork Chops 

4 Servings Prep: 15 Min. Bake: 25 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    2. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    3. 1/4 teaspoon paprika
    4. 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    5. 4 boneless loin pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
    6. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    7. 1 small onion, sliced

Directions

    1. Combine salt, pepper, paprika, sage and thyme; sprinkle both sides of pork chops.
    2. In a skillet, brown chops in oil for 1-2 minutes on each side. Place each chop in the center of a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12 in. x 9 in.). Top with onion slices. Seal foil tightly; place pouches on a baking sheet.
    3. Bake at 450° for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Yield: 4 servings.

 

Mustard-Glazed Pork Chops

6 Servings Prep/Total Time:30 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    2. 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
    3. 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
    4. 2 tablespoons molasses
    5. 1 tablespoon ground mustard
    6. 6 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)

Directions

    1. In a small saucepan, whisk the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, vinegar, molasses and ground mustard until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
    2. Place pork chops in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with sauce; turn to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally. Yield: 6 servings.

 

Glazed Pork Chops

4 Servings Prep/Total Time: 30 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
    2. 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, divided
    3. 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    4. 3 garlic cloves, minced
    5. 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

    1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops on both sides. In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup vinegar, soy sauce and garlic; pour over the chops. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
    2. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and remaining vinegar until smooth; stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Yield: 4 servings.