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Category Archives: Chicken

Italian Chicken Simmer

PrintItalian Chicken Simmer It’s the time of year when we all crave some warm comfort food. This one-dish dinner goes great with pasta or rice. Ingredients1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 pounds chicken quarters 1 can tomatoes, crushed with basil, 28 oz. 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 cups tomato paste 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 […]

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Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken

PrintSlow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken Fix-it-and-forget-it dinner ahead! Cut back on the fat by substituting turkey bacon. Ingredients4 each boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped bacon 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 1 pkg. ranch dressing mix 1 can low-fat, low-sodium cream of chicken soup 8 oz. uncooked penne […]

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Chicken in Tomato Sauce with Basil and Mozzerella

PrintChicken in Tomato Sauce with Basil and Mozzerella Yield: Serves 4. Turn leftover roasted chicken into a completely different dish that comes together in about 20 minutes. We made this the other night and it disappeared. Fresh mozzarella cheese melts much faster and more evenly than more processed mozzarella does and is worth the little […]

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Stir Fry

PrintStir Fry You can easily change the taste of this recipe simply by varying the vegetable content. I have chosen a blend of Asian vegetables and traditional, but please experiment and find out what your family likes best. I like to serve this over brown rice. If your family is migrating from white rice to […]

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Oven Fried Chicken Tenders

PrintOven Fried Chicken Tenders Serving Size: Serves 4-6. My familiy loves these hot or cold. Using Panko bread crumbs helps the coating stay crisp. Ingredients2 pounds chicken tenders 2 cups buttermilk 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. hot sauce 1 cup whole wheat flour (or you can also use unbleached white flour) 1 Tbsp. paprika […]

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Marinated Chicken Breasts with Raspberry Salsa

PrintMarinated Chicken Breasts with Raspberry Salsa This is a recipe that definitely says “SUMMER!” IngredientsChicken: 4 each boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste Salsa: 6 oz. fresh raspberries 1 each jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced ¼ cup […]

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Stuffed Sandwiches

PrintStuffed Sandwiches Serving Size: Serves 6. Looking for an alternative to a boring sandwich? Try this one out. It’s more like a complete meal in your hand, and a way to introduce a few more veggies into your diet (and your kiddos’ too). It’s a fairly flexible recipe… change the meal by changing the ingredients […]

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Stewed Chicken with Mushroom Gravy

PrintStewed Chicken with Mushroom Gravy Serving Size: Serves 4-6. A good dish when you’re looking for comfort food that comes together in a reasonable amount of time. Ingredients4 lbs. chicken, cut into pieces ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. butter ½ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 tsp. granular garlic ½ tsp. dried […]

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Chicken Marsala

PrintChicken Marsala Serving Size: Serves 4. Quick and easy, and a very romantic dinner too! This dish can also be made with veal. Ingredients4 ea. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¼ to ½ inch thickness ¼ c. olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ½ tsp. oregano sea salt and pepper to taste 2 […]

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Chicken Gyros

PrintChicken Gyros I am always looking for a new way to use leftover roasted chicken. This is a quick weekday dinner.Ingredients2 c. sliced roasted chicken 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp. Greek seasoning ½ tsp. paprika ½ c. cucumber, seeded and chopped ¼ c. red onion, chopped 6 oz. fat-free plain Greek yogurt […]

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