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Chicken Cacciatore (Paula Deen)

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Aug.23,2010

Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2-3 lbs chicken breast, cut into large chunks
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 chopped green bell peppers
2 chopped red bell peppers
1 (8-ounce) package quartered baby bella mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry red wine
3 (14-ounce) can tomatoes, diced or stewed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
crushed red pepper to tate
Hot cooked pasta

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from pan, and set aside.
Add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic to pan drippings. Cook over medium-high heat, 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Add wine; cook 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, and remaining salt and pepper. Add chicken, cover and place in oven at 325 degrees. Cook for 2 hours. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Recipe originally found at Pauladeenmagazin.com.

Tags : Chicken, Complete Meal, Easy Peasy, favorite, one pot meal

Cobb Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Aug.21,2010

Cobb Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 25m Total Time: 25m

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
kosher salt and pepper
1 2 1/2- to 3-pound rotisserie chicken
2 heads green-leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 avocado, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped

Directions

Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings to a small bowl.
Add the oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the bacon drippings. Whisk and set aside.
Shred the chicken meat, using your fingers or a fork, discarding the skin and bones. Combine the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and chicken in a large bowl. Crumble the bacon over the salad and serve with the vinaigrette.

Recipe originally found at Real Simple.

Tags : Chicken, Complete Meal, Salad

Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Tomato Salad

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Tomato Salad

Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 20m Total Time: 35m

Ingredients

1 6.5-ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and pepper
2 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
8 baguette slices, toasted (optional)

Directions

Mix the artichokes, Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon of the thyme in a small bowl.
Cut a 2-inch pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Stuff a quarter of the artichoke mixture into each pocket. Rub the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of the oil and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium. Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
Mix the tomatoes, shallot, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the remaining oil and thyme in a large bowl.
Slice the chicken, if desired, and serve with the tomato salad and baguette slices, if using.

Tags : Chicken, Complete Meal, lowcarb, To Try, tomatoes

Stuffed Zucchini

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Apr.13,2010

4 zucchini
1 1/2 chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 cup chopped steamed veggies – sweet pepper, eggplant, etc
1/2 c chopped tomato
6 tbsp parm
1 tsp mediterranean seasoning blend

Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Mix chicken, veggies, seasoning and tomato together, then stuff into zucchini “boats.” Top with parm cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. ???

Tags : Chicken, Easy Peasy, lowcarb, Veggies, Zucchini

Lime Chicken

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Mar.21,2010

1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
1 teaspoon olive oil

In resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lime juice, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Rub chicken with oil; place in same bag, turning to coat chicken in lime mixture. Refrigerate 2 hours.

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill chicken 4 to 6 inches from medium-high heat about 10 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion reads 170°F and juices run clear.

Recipe found at Eat Better America.

Tags : Chicken, grilled, lowcarb, marinade

Chicken Tikka Masala

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Mar.10,2010

1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 long skewers

1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions

In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Tags : Chicken, indian, lowcarb

Mushroom Chicken and Sausage Casserole

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Mar.8,2010

MUSHROOM CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
3-4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 pound sausage
1 stalk celery, chopped fine
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower, cooked well and drained
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Paprika, optional

Brown the sausage with the celery, onion and mushrooms. Stir the softened cream cheese into the sausage mixture until well blended. Coarsely chop the cooked cauliflower. Mix all of the ingredients and spread in a greased 9×13″ baking dish. If desired, dust the top with paprika. Bake, covered with foil, at 350º for about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until hot and bubbly and the top is lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes.

Makes 8-12 servings

Recipe and photo courtesy of Linda Sue.

Tags : Chicken, lowcarb, one pot meal, Sausage

Taco Soup (with beef or chicken)

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Mar.5,2010

2 pounds ground beef (or 3 chicken breasts)

2 cups diced onions

2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans

1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans

1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

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

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with chiles

2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles

1 (4.6-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional

1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional

1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix

Corn chips, for serving

Sour cream, for garnish

Grated cheese, for garnish

Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. If using chicken, simply add chicken from frozen, or fresh. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, green onions and jalapenos.

Tags : Beef, Chicken, healthy carb, Liked not Loved, mexican, slow cooker

Spicy Chicken Soup

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Feb.27,2010

4 cups water

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder

2-1/2 cubes chicken bouillon

1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 onion, chopped

1-1/2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa

1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes

1/2 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

1/2 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained

1/2 (8 ounce) container sour cream

In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken, reserve broth. Shred chicken.

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Stir in salsa, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, tomato soup, chili powder, corn, chili beans, sour cream, shredded chicken and 2.5 cups broth. Simmer 30 minutes.

Tags : Chicken, healthy carb, lowcarb, Stoup

Chicken Souvlaki

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1 lb chicken breasts, cut into pices
1/2 c fresh oregano
2 tsp fresh dill
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp lemon zest
3 Tbsp lemon juice
4 tsp olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt

Equipment:
Soaked wooden skewers
Grill

Blend together oregano, dill, garlic, lemon zest, juice, oil, pepper flakes and salt. Rub over chicken and marinade for 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread chicken onto skewers. Oil heated grates and grill approx 7 to 10 minutes.

Serve with Tzatziki sauce.

Tags : Chicken, favorite, greek, grilled, lowcarb

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Chicken Cacciatore (Paula Deen)

Cobb Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Tomato Salad

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Stuffed Zucchini

Lime Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala

Mushroom Chicken and Sausage Casserole

Taco Soup (with beef or chicken)

Spicy Chicken Soup

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