Tag: Chicken

Pasta

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM FLORENTINE PASTA

Creamy pasta sauce with fresh mushrooms and spinach over chicken and fettuccine. INGREDIENTS: 6 small chicken breasts Flour, salt and pepper, for dredging 1 pound fettuccine, cooked according to package directions 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup flour 2 Tablespoons butter 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups cream (milk or half and half can be […]

Soups & Salads

Chicken soup

Pure soul food, this warming, easy chicken soup makes the most of leftover roast chicken. Each serving provides 288kcal, 28g protein, 11.5g carbohydrate (of which 7g sugars), 14g fat (of which 6.5g saturates), 3.4g fibre and 0.7g salt. Ingredients: 55g/2oz butter 2 onions, sliced 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely diced 25g/2oz plain flour 1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock 450g/1lb […]

Dinner & Lunch

Thai chicken meatballs

INGREDIENTS: 500g chicken mince 1 garlic clove, crushed 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated 3 fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs to serve 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 small red chilli, […]

Dinner & Lunch

Chicken and Peach Flatbreads

Premade pizza crusts are a lifesaver for the busy weeknight cook. Here they provide a filling base for these outside-the-box pizzas. To make your own balsamic glaze, simmer down 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Ingredients: 1 (12-oz.) pkg. of 3 (7-inch) prebaked pizza crusts (such as Mama Marys) 2 […]

Dinner & Lunch

CHINESE ORANGE CHICKEN

Ingredients: Chicken: 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite-size pieces 3 Eggs whisked 1/3 cup Cornstarch 1/3 cup Flour Oil for frying Orange Chicken Sauce: 1 cup Orange Juice 1/2 cup Sugar 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar or White Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for a gluten-free dish 1/4 teaspoon Ginger 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 2 garlic cloves, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Orange Zest from 1 orange 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch Garnish: Green Onions Orange Zest Instructions: To make […]

Pasta

Chicken Scampi Pasta

Chicken takes the place of shrimp in this dish inspired by the Olive Garden classic — making it even more weeknight friendly. Serve … Ingredients: Kosher salt 1 pound thinly-sliced chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips  3 tablespoons olive oil  8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed  6 cloves garlic, sliced  1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes  […]

Dinner & Lunch

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 5 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 2 chicken bouillon cubes 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 cups medium-diced carrots, […]

Soups & Salads

How to Make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

You may never buy cream of chicken soup at the grocery store again! I love nothing more than a comforting soup, especially when snow is falling outside. I’m also all about cooking with simplicity. As a busy mother of two—and with one on the way—I need quick, easy recipes that are also delicious. Now, what comes to mind […]

Dinner & Lunch

Natasha’s Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground chicken ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, divided ½ small onion, finely grated 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions: Step 1Mix ground chicken, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Moisten hands […]

Dinner & Lunch

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions: Season chicken […]