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Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad

This dinner is easy to throw together, but it won't taste that way.
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
  • ⅓ cup Caesar dressing

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with the garlic powder and pepper.
  • Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Over medium-high heat, cook the chicken completely through.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Toss the spinach, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and dressing until completely mixed.
  • Place the chicken on top.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with a cup of your favorite soup.
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Course Chicken / Salad

Chicken, Plum, and Chickpea Salad

Chicken, Plum, and Chickpea Salad

This recipe is perfect for the hot summer months when you don't want a steaming hot meal.
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 2 plums sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce torn
  • 12 ounces chickpeas rinsed
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Spray a skillet with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink over medium heat.
  • Toss the chicken, plums, onion, lettuce, chickpeas, and vinaigrette until even mixed and coated.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with breadsticks to complete the meal.
Substitute your favorite salad dressing for a different taste.
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Course Chicken

Lime Avocado Chicken

Lime Avocado Chicken

The creamy avocado of this recipe perfectly offsets the tangy lime.
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium avocados pitted, peeled, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons dried cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts whole
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup lime juice

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the cilantro and salt into the avocado, using a fork to combine the ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the chicken until it is browned on both sides.
  • Add the onion and garlic, then pour in the lime juice.
  • Cover the skillet and allow the juice to simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Cover the chicken with the seasoned avocado.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with rice for a complete meal.
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Course Chicken / Fruit

Rum Chicken

Rum Chicken

This succulent recipe is best if the chicken marinates overnight in the sauce. Doing so will also help save on time during dinner preparations.
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup rum
  • ⅓ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs

Instructions

  • Stir together the rum, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, sugar, and garlic.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce, covering each piece completely.
  • Heat an oiled frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken until the juices run clear, continuing to brush on more sauce.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Top with sliced pineapples for an unforgettable dinner presentation.
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Course Chicken

Mushroom Chicken Breasts

Mushroom Chicken Breasts

The mushroom topping really brings this dish together.
Make it the night before and refrigerate it to save even more time in dinner preparation.
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 3 cups button mushrooms chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 4 chicken thighs

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and the garlic until the onion is translucent. Add the mushrooms and stir in the wine, thyme, and cilantro. Cook for five more minutes, then remove the mixture from heat and set aside.
  • Grease another skillet and cook the thighs over medium-high heat, or until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Spoon the mushroom mix over the chicken before serving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Add a side of rice and some broccoli for a complete meal.
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Course Chicken / Vegetables

Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

This easy but tasty recipe is a great dinner option.
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast sliced into strips
  • Hamburger buns
  • ⅓ cup pesto
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce
  • 1 to mato sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté the chicken strips until they are cooked completely.
  • Stir the pesto into the chicken.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Toast a hamburger bun.
  • Place the lettuce, tomato and bell pepper one side of the bun.
  • Spoon the pesto chicken on top.
  • Close the sandwich.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with a handful of chips or baby carrots for a quick meal.
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Course Bread / Chicken / Sandwiches

Chicken in a Pouch

Chicken in a Pouch

This dish is a simple way to control portion sizes while ensuring delicious flavors.
 
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts whole
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut four pieces of aluminum foil into 12-inch squares.
  • Spritz the foil lightly with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place ½ cup of spinach on a piece of foil, followed by a chicken breast.
  • Cover the chicken breast with one-fourth of the rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Add ¼ cup of tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of oil. Fold the aluminum foil into a pouch, taking care to seal the edges.
  • Repeat for the remaining three chicken breasts.
  • Place the pouches on a sheet pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Substitute other vegetables, like onions or carrots, for different takes on this recipe.
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Course Chicken

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

This dish is flavorful enough for a special occasion but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Make the sauce beforehand and refrigerate it for even quicker dinner preparation.
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Marsala wine
  • ½ cup mushrooms diced
  • 1 shallot sliced
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts whole
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the wine to a boil.
  • Add the mushrooms, shallot, and garlic.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the yogurt.
  • Set aside.
  • Season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
  • Spray a frying pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Over medium-high heat, sauté the chicken until it is cooked completely.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with a baked potato and grilled carrots to complete the meal.
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Course Chicken

Chicken Pizza Bagels

Chicken Pizza Bagels

Skip the pizza delivery and involve your family in creating their own personalized pizzas with this recipe.
Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast cubed
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • ½ cup mushrooms chopped
  • ¼ cup black olives chopped
  • Four bagels split
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Skip the pizza delivery and involve your family in creating their own personalized pizzas with this recipe.
  • Cook the chicken in an oiled frying pan over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink.
  • Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken.
  • Stir in the mushrooms and olives.
  • Arrange the bagel halves in a single layer on a sheet pan.
  • Ladle the chicken mixture onto each bagel half.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the bagel pizzas.
  • Broil the pizzas under medium heat in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bagels are crispy.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Try different ingredients, like Alfredo sauce and other vegetables, to personalize the pizzas.
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Course Chicken / Pizza
Cuisine European / Italian

Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets

You can feed your kids chicken nuggets without feeling guilty. This version is cost effective and healthier.
Portions:4
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, and basil.
  • Add the egg in a separate bowl.
  • Coat the chicken pieces in the egg, then transfer to the bowl breading.
  • Ensure each chicken piece is completely covered with the spices.
  • Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange the nuggets in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with dipping sauces like barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard for a variety tastes.
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Course Chicken