Category Archives: Chicken

May 21, 2010 · 10:42 pm

Caribbean Chicken Salad with Pina Colada Dressing

This is the perfect salad for a light summer dinner and it’s super easy.

Ingredients:
Dressing-
6 oz. pina colada yogurt
1 1/2 T. lime juice
1 tspn. Caribbean jerk seasoning

Salad-
4 cups lettuce (whichever variety you prefer)
6 oz. cooked chicken, cooked, cooled and chopped
15 oz. black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c. mangoes, fresh, from a jar or frozen and thawed
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 c. cashews (optional)

Directions:
Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.

Toss salad ingredients together.

Pour dressing over salad and serve.

Did I change anything? I didn’t put in as many onions. That was just too much onion for us. I also left out the cashews, but will definitely add them in next time.

What did the family think? It was a little too fruity for my hubby. I liked it though and the kids liked it, too. They just picked their way around the beans.

Recipe from www.recipezaar.com

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May 20, 2010 · 11:45 pm

Mexican-Style Chicken Sandwiches

I broke out a cookbook I hadn’t used in years and found this yummy recipe.

Ingredients:
2/3 c. mayo
2 T fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
15 oz. can black beans, drained
1 1/2 tspn. ground cumin
4 French rolls, split horizontally, lightly toasted
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
3/4 tspn. cayenne pepper
1 T olive oil
4 slices hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese

2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

Directions:
Whisk together mayo and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir beans and cumin in a small skillet over medium heat until heated through. Using fork, mash beans in skillet to a coarse paste. Arrange toasted rolls on plates and spread bean mixture on 1/2 of each roll.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and add chicken. Sprinkle cayenne pepper over chicken as it cooks. When chicken is cooked through, top chicken with cheese slices, cover skillet, reduce heat and cook on low until cheese melts.

Place chicken on bean mixture. Top with tomato and avocado. Spread lime mayo on 1/2 of rolls that don’t have the beans on them, assemble and serve.

Did I change anything? The only think I changed was that I melted the cheese on the rolls while they were toasting in the oven instead of melting the cheese on the chicken in the skillet.

What did the family think? Hubby and I really liked these sandwiches. Our oldest wasn’t feeling well and went to bed so he didn’t eat dinner and SURPRISINGLY our youngest did eat it without much fuss. Once I removed the avocado and the tomatoes he ate it. I was so proud of him and it sure made dinnertime MUCH more enjoyable.

Recipe from Bon Appetit

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May 19, 2010 · 11:13 pm

Chile Salsa Verde Bake

Tonight was the first time I ever made this and it was G.O.O.D.

Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
16 oz. jar chile verde sauce
15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 onion, diced
1 c. sour cream
3 c. crushed tortilla chips
8 oz. shredded Mexican-style cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine chicken, verde sauce, kidney beans, onion and sour cream in a large bowl.

Grease a 9-by-13 inch casserole dish. Scatter half of the chips on the bottom of the casserole dish and top with half of chicken mixture. Top with half of cheese.

Repeat the layers.

Bake until cheese is bubbly…about 15 minutes.

Did I change anything? The recipe above is exactly how I made it. The original recipe called for twice as much chicken and twice as much verde sauce…that just seemed like a whole lotta food. I am glad I changed it. The amount I made was perfect for us.

What did the family think? Hubby and I loved this dish. Hubby is a huge verde fan so I knew he would like it. Our oldest thought it was good and our youngest is trying to not like anything I cook for dinner so his opinion will be the same unless I make pasta or pizza which is very frustrating…he used to eat just about anything. Stinker!

Original recipe from Tarah’s Food Reviews

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May 17, 2010 · 10:30 pm

Singapore Slaw

This is the perfect meal for a hot summer day. I think it would be a nice addition to a picnic lunch, too.

Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
8 oz. bag of shredded cabbage with carrots
1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 T fresh cilantro
2 T peanut oil
4 tspn. rice vinegar
1 T sugar
1 tspn. sesame oil
1 tspn. soy sauce
1/4 tspn. dry mustard

Directions:
Combine chicken, cabbage, water chestnuts, oranges, bell pepper, red onion and cilantro in a large bowl.

For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine peanut oil, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and dry mustard. Cover and shake well.

Pour dressing over salad and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

Did I change anything? The original recipe called for jicama. The only jicama they had at the grocery store was huge, so I opted for water chestnuts instead. I also left out the peanuts and the sesame seeds that the original recipe called for. I added the chicken so it was more of a meal instead of just a salad. Also, in the recipe above I listed the quantities that were listed in the original recipe for the dressing, but I actually doubled it.

What did the family think? Hubby and I loved it. It is really great and there are so many flavors all mixed together in there. Our oldest liked it and our youngest liked it a lot more than he thought he would. They both had water chestnuts for the first time tonight and they liked them.

original recipe from Tarah’s Food Reviews

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May 16, 2010 · 12:18 am

Bruschetta Chicken

This is great with some pasta, a nice salad, come great bread and a glass of vino.

Ingredients:
1/2 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 c. grated parmesan
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1 T. butter, melted
2 large tomatoes, chopped
3 T fresh, minced basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbspn. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour, then eggs and then place in greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

In a small bowl combine parmesan, breadcrumbs and butter. Sprinkle over chicken.

Loosely cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes or until chicken is done.

While chicken is cooking, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Spoon over chicken and return dish to oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Did I change anything? I have made this dish like it is written above. I have also made a faster version in the skillet. I cut up the chicken in small pieces and cook in a pan and then add the parmesan through the salt and pepper to the skillet after the chicken is cooked. It’s good either way.

What does the family think? Hubby and I love this dish. Anything that has the word “bruschetta” in it and we are all over it. The boys like this dish without the tomatoes on top.

from Taste of Home

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May 14, 2010 · 10:35 pm

Asian Chicken and Orzo Salad

I think people either really like Paula Dean or they don’t…I am not her biggest fan. This recipe isn’t typical of her recipes and I think that’s why I like it so much.

Ingredients:
9 oz. package frozen sugar snap peas
16 oz. package orzo, cooked and drained
3 c. diced, cooked chicken
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 c. vegetable oil
3 T rice wine vinegar
2 T soy sauce
2 tspn. hoisin sauce
2 oz. package slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:
Cook sugar snap peas according to the directions on the package. Drain well.

In a large bowl combine sugar snap peas, orzo, chicken and green onions.

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Pour over orzo mixture tossing gently to coat.

Stir in toasted almonds.

Did I change anything? This recipe called for a can of drained and chopped water chestnuts and a diced red bell pepper which I left out. It also says to serve this salad cold which I haven’t done either.

What does the family think? I really like it. It is different, but good. It is not hubby’s favorite and the boys will eat the chicken out of it.

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May 12, 2010 · 11:31 pm

CrockPot BBQ Chicken and Cornbread Casserole

This not only tastes great, but makes your house smell fantastic too!

Ingredients:
1 lb. cooked chicken
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes (optional)
1 red onion, diced (optional)
1 cup of fresh, frozen or canned corn
18 oz. BBQ sauce
1/4 c. hot water
your favorite cornbread mix, follow the directions on the box (minus the oil or butter)

Directions:
Spray the inside of your CrockPot with cooking spray.

Cut up the chicken and sweet potato and add to the CrockPot.

Add the corn and all of the BBQ sauce.

Add 1/4 c. hot water and stir everything together.

In a separate bowl, mix together the cornbread topping and spread over the top of the chicken mixture.

Cover and cook on low for six hours.

Did I change anything? When I made this I left out the sweet potato and the red onion. I bought a sweet potato but forgot to add it. I left out the red onion on purpose. I will add both next time.

What did the family think? Hubby and I both loved how the chicken turned out, but we weren’t so sure about the cornbread topping. I didn’t follow directions though and made my own cornbread. Next time I will buy a mix and see if that is any better. The boys aren’t big BBQ fans.

Recipe from A Year of Slowcooking

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May 8, 2010 · 10:38 pm

Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina

The recipe calls for pastina, but you can use any little pasta you may have in your pantry.

Ingredients:
1 c. pastina
2 T olive oil
1/2 c. cubed chicken breasts
1/2 c. diced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
14.5 oz. can Italian diced tomatoes with juice
1 c. mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. bread crumbs
1/4 c. grated parmesan
1 T butter

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook pasta according to directions on the box. When pasta is done, drain and put in a large bowl.

In a large skillet, add olive oil and chicken and cook on medium high heat. After about three minutes add onions and garlic. Cook until chicken is done and onions are soft.

Put the chicken mixture in the bowl with the pasta.

Add the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to the bowl. Stir to combine.

Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour the pasta mixture into the casserole dish.

In a small bowl mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture.

Dot the top of the casserole with small pats of butter.

Bake until the top is golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

What did the family think? Hubby LOVED it. I thought it was okay. I really liked all of the cheese. Our child who loves pasta and doesn’t like chicken only ate the chicken and the other child ate it all up.

Adapted from a recipe at tarahsfoodreviews.wordpress.com

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May 7, 2010 · 4:28 pm

Chicken Fiesta

This came from an article in Parents magazine called Out of the Box…not sure they have that section anymore, but I sure liked it while they did.

Ingredients:
1 package (6.75 oz) Spanish rice
10 oz. frozen mixed veggies
1 T olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 T taco seasoning
1 can (19 oz) black beans
1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Directions:
Cook Spanish rice according to directions on box. After 15 minutes stir in frozen mixed veggies, cover and cook 15-20 more minutes or until water is absorbed.

In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in 1 T taco season and beans with their liquid. Cook five more minutes.

Remove bean mixture from heat.

In a separate skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until done. Add the remaining 1 T of taco seasoning and stir.

Combine chicken with rice and bean mixture and serve.

What does the family think? Hubby and I both like this dish. The kids don’t like it when I mix everything together, but if I can keep, say, the chicken separated from the beans, then they can pick out the parts they like.

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· 4:12 pm

Baked Rotel Chicken

Recipes don’t get any easier than this..

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 c. chicken broth
Rice, pasta or couscous

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook pasta, rice or couscous following the directions on the package.

In a small bowl, combine Rotel, garlic and chicken broth.

Spray an 8- or 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in baking dish and cover with tomato mixture. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes. Serve over rice, pasta or couscous.

Did I change anything? You might want to have two cans of Rotel on hand in case you want to make it extra saucy.

What does the family think? Hubby loves it because it is spicy. I like it because it is easy. It’s a little too spicy for our kids.

adapted from Doris’ Fat-Free Homestyle Cooking

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