Category: Vegetables

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Casseroles Chicken Mushrooms Poultry Rice

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

1 (6.2-ounce) package fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix

2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth

1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushroom slices

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

2/3 cup Italian dressing

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream

Cook rice in a large saucepan according to package directions, using 2 cans chicken broth instead of water. Add mushrooms before the last 5 minutes.

Stir in chicken, dressing, and sour cream; spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.

Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

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Broccoli Cheese Chicken Pasta

Cavatelli with Chicken & Broccoli

1 bag (16 oz) frozen cavatelli (short shells) or 12 oz dried (short ripple-edged shells)
8 oz boneless chicken cutlets, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise in 1/2-in. strips
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Sauce:

4 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
8 oz fresh broccoli florets (1/2 a 1-lb bag)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as package directs.
Meanwhile put chicken and flour in large plastic food bag. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken evenly.
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add chicken; sauté 2 to 3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate. Reduce heat to low.
Heat remaining 3 Tbsp oil in skillet. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in broccoli, broth and crushed pepper (if using). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
Drain pasta; return to pot. Add Sauce, chicken and cheese; toss to mix and coat.

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Cheese Chicken Breasts Stuffing Tomatoes

Bruschetta & Cheese – Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Looks fancy, tastes great!

1 14 oz. can Italian-style diced tomatoes

1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1 package Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken

8 skinless boneless chicken breasts, small

1/3 cup Kraft Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesean Salad Dressing

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the basil and dry stuffing mix. Stir until just moistened. Place 2 chicken breast halves in large freezer-weight zip top bag. Pound chicken with meat mallet or side of heavy can (or if you’re Danielle, your fists), until chicken is 1/4″ thick. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding two at a time to bag. Place chicken, top sides down, on cutting board. Spread evenly with stuffing mixture. Starting at one of the narrow ends, tightly roll up chicken. Place seam sides down in 13×9″ baking dish. Drizzle evenly with dressing. Bake 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F), and cheese is melted.

Variation:

For South of the border style dish, simply use diced tomatoes with bell or jalapeno peppers, Mexican style shredded cheese, instead of mozzarella cheese, and chopped cilantro instead of basil.

Serves 8

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Ground Beef Noodles Tomatoes

Beef Lombardi

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1 pound lean ground beef

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1 (6-ounce) package medium egg noodles

6 green onions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1 cup sour cream

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs


Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and next 4 ingredients; cook 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and bay leaf, and simmer 30 minutes.

Cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain.

Stir together cooked egg noodles, chopped green onions, and sour cream until blended.


Place noodle mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheeses.


Bake, covered with aluminum foil, at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover casserole, and bake 5 more minutes. Garnish, if desired.

Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed.

To lighten: Substitute low-fat or fat-free sour cream and 2% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese. Reduce amount of cheeses on top to 1/2 cup each.


Yield: Makes 6 servings