20 affordable chicken recipes

8/13/2019 20 Affordable Chicken Recipes

1/17

20 AffordableChicken Dinners

Whats for dinner?Weve got twenty delicious answers! Feed the whole familyor whip up a quick meal for two with a little help from these tasty chicken recipes, selected from the

MyRecipes family of brands including All You, Cooking Light, Real Simple and Southern Living.

PREPARATION

Adjustovenracktolowestposition.Heatovento450F.

Placearackinalargeovenproofskilletorsmallroastingpan.

Rinsethechickeninsideandoutandpatdry.Placeinpan.Tuck

thewingsbeneaththechicken,asifitwere

placingitsarmsbehinditshead.Rubtheoilovertheskin.Sprin

klewith1/2teaspoonofthesaltandthe

pepper.Tosstheremainingsaltintothecavity.Roastfor20minu

tes.Add1cupwaterandroastuntilthe

chickeniscookedthroughandthethighmeatregisters180Fo

nameatthermometer,about40minutesmore.

Useaspatulatoloosenthechicken.Withawadofpapertowels

ineachhand,transferittoacuttingboard.

Letitrestforatleast15minutesbeforecarving.Ifmakingapan

sauce,reservethedrippings.4

32

1

Yield:4servings

INGREDIENTS

131/2-to4-poundchicken,gibletsremoved

1tablespoonoliveorvegetableoil

1teaspoonkoshersalt

1/4teaspoonblackpepper

SimpleRoastChicken

from

1


2/17

PREPARATION

Place3tablespoonsbutterinasmallglassmeasuringcup. MicrowavebutteratMEDIUM-HIGH45secondsoruntil

melted.Letstand1minute.Skimfoamfromsurface,anddiscard.(Mixturewillappearseparated.) Pourmeltedbutter

throughanesieveoverasmallbowl,anddiscardthemilksolids.Settheclariedbutteraside.Heatalargenonstickskilletcoatedwithcookingsprayovermedium-highheat;addmushrooms,shallots,andgarlic.Cook3minutesoruntil moistureevaporates;removemushroommixturefrompan.Setaside.Placeeachchickenbreasthalfbetween2sheetsofheavy-dutyplasticwrap;poundtoa1/4-inchthicknessusingameatmalletorrollingpin.Sprinklebothsidesofchickenwith1/8teaspoonsaltand1/8teaspoonpepper.Placeourinashallowdish;dredgechickenbreasthalvesinour.

Addclariedbuttertopan,andplaceovermedium-highheat.Addchicken; cook3minutesoneachsideoruntillightlybrowned.Removechickenfrompan.Returnmushroommixturetopan;addbrothandMarsala,scrapingpantoloosenbrownedbits.Bringmixturetoaboil,reduceheat,andsimmer5minutesoruntilreducedto1cup.Stirinpeas;cook1

minute.Add1tablespoonbutter,half-and-half,1/8teaspoonsalt,and1/8teaspoonpepper,stirringuntilbuttermelts.Returnchickentopan;cookuntil thoroughlyheated.Servechickenandsauceoverpasta.

NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONCalories(585);Fat(15.3g/sat8.4g/mono4.1g/poly1g);Protein(51.4g);Carb(55g);Fiber(3.7g); Chol(133mg);Iron(4.4mg);Sodium(469mg);Calc(57mg)

4

32

1

Yield:4servings(servingsize:1chickenbreasthalf,1cuppasta,and1/4cupsauce)

ChickenMarsala

from

INGREDIENTS 4tablespoonsbutter,divided Cookingspray 1(8-ounce)packagepreslicedmushrooms 2tablespoonsnelychopped

shallots 1tablespoonmincedfreshgarlic 4(6-ounce) skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves 1/4teaspoonsalt, divided 1/4teaspoonblackpepper,divided 3tablespoonsall-purposeour 3/4cupfat-free,less-sodiumchickenbroth 1/2cupdryMarsalawine 1/2cupfrozengreenpeas 2tablespoonshalf-and-half 4cupshotcookedfettuccine(about8ouncesuncookedpasta)

2

20 Chicken Dinners


3/17


4/17

PREPARATION

Preheatovento350.Melt2Tbsp.butterinalargeskilletovermediumheat;addonionandbell pepper,andsaut5minutesoruntiltender.

Stirtogetheronionmixture,chicken,1candicedgreenchiles,and2cupsshreddedcheese.Spoonaheaping1/3cupful chickenmixtureon1endofeachtortilla,androll up.Arrangeenchiladas,seamsidesdown,inalightlygreased13-x9-inchbakingdish.

Bakeat350for10minutes.

Meanwhile,meltremaining3Tbsp.butterinaheavysaucepanoverlowheat;whiskinouruntil smooth.Cook,whiskingconstantly,1minute.Graduallywhiskinchickenbrothandmilk;cookovermediumheat,whiskingconstantly,3to4minutesoruntilthickenedandbubbly.Removefromheat,andstirinremaining2cansgreenchiles.Removeenchiladasfromoven.Pourgreenchilemixtureoverenchiladas.Sprinklewithremaining1cupcheese.

Bakeat350for20to25minutesoruntilbubbly.Servewithdesiredtoppings.

43

21

Yield:4servings

ChickenEnchiladasfrom

INGREDIENTS 5tablespoonsbutter,divided

1mediumonion, chopped 1medium-sizeredbellpepper,chopped 2cupschoppedcookedchicken 3(4-oz.)cansdicedgreenchiles,divided 3cups(12oz.)shreddedcolby-Jackcheeseblend,divided 8(8-inch)softtaco-sizeourtortillas 2tablespoonsall-purposeour 3/4cupchickenbroth 1/2cupmilk Toppings:freshcilantroleaves,choppedtomato,shreddedlettuce

5

6

4

20 Chicken Dinners


5/17

PREPARATION

Preheatovento400.Meltbutterovermediumheat.Sautleeks

7minutes.Sprinkleouroverleeks.Cook,

stirringconstantly,for3minutes.Whiskinchickenbrothandnex

t3ingredients;bringtoaboil.Removefrom

heat.Addpeas,cornblend,parsley,2teaspoonsdill,andchick

en.Mixwell.Pourintoagreased9-inchdeep

piedish.

Whisktogethereggyolkand1tablespoonwater,andbrushund

ersideofcrustedgewitheggwash.Place

crust,brushedsidedown,overpie;crimporusebackofforktos

ealrimof crustarounddish.Cut4to5

ventsinthepastry.Brushtopwitheggwash,andsprinklewithr

emaining1teaspoondill.Bakeat400for30

to35minutesoruntilpastryisgoldenbrownandmixtureisbubb

ling.

Fortestingpurposes,weusedBirdseyebabycornmixwithcorn

,carrots,andbroccoli.

2

1

Yield:4-6servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2cupbutter

2smallleeksor1smallonion,chopped

1/2cupall-purposeour

1(14-ounce)canlow-sodiumchickenbroth

3/4teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper

1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce

1/2cupfrozenpeas

2cupsfrozenbabycornblend*

1/3cupchoppedfreshparsley

1tablespoonchoppedfreshdill,divided

3cupschoppedcookedchicken

1/2(15-ounce)refrigeratedpiecrust

1largeeggyolk

1tablespoonwater

ChickenPotPie

from

*

5

20 Chicken Dinners


6/17

PREPARATION

Preheatovento400.

BringwatertoaboilinalargeDutchovenovermedium-highhea

t.Addbroccoli,andcook5minutesoruntil

crisp-tender.Transferbroccolitoalargebowlwithaslottedspoo

n.Addchickentoboilingwater;reduceheat,

andsimmer15minutesoruntildone.Transferchickentoacuttin

gboard;coolslightly.Cutchickenintobite-sized

pieces,andaddchickentobowlwithbroccoli.

Combineevaporatedmilk,our,salt,pepper, andnutmeginasa

ucepan,stirringwithawhiskuntilsmooth.

Bringtoaboilovermedium-highheat;cook1minute,stirringco

nstantly.Removefromheat.Addmayonnaise,

next4ingredients(throughsoup),and1/2cupcheese,stirringu

ntilwellcombined.Addmayonnaisemixtureto

broccolimixture;stirgentlyuntil combined.

Spoonmixtureintoa13x9-inchbakingdishcoatedwithcookin

gspray.Sprinklewithremaining1/2cup

cheese.Bakeat400for50minutesoruntilmixturebubblesatt

heedgesandcheesebeginstobrown.

Removefromoven;letcoolonawirerack5minutes

NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONCalories(276);Fat(7.8g/sat3.5

g/mono1.8g/poly1.1g);Protein(31.1g);Carb

(18.9g);Fiber(2.1g);Chol (66mg);Iron(1.6mg);Sodium(696mg)

;Calc(365mg)

4

3

21

Yield:8servings

INGREDIENTS

3quartswater 1(12-ounce)packagebroccol

iorets

4(6-ounce)skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves

1(12-ounce)canevaporatedfat-freemilk

1/4cupall-purposeour(about1ounce)

1/4teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Dashofnutmeg

1cupfat-freemayonnaise

1/2cupfat-freesourcream

1/4cupdrysherry

1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce

1(10.75-ounce)cancondensed30%reduced-sodium

98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup,undiluted

1cup(4ounces) gratedfreshParmesancheese,divided

Cookingspray

ChickenBroccoliCasserole

from

6

20 Chicken Dinners


7/17

PREPARATION

Bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addpastaandcookaccordingtopackagedirections.Whilepastaiscooking,placegoatcheese,cream,garlic,lemonzestandlemonjuiceinasmallbowl andmashwithaforktocombine.

Setaside1/2cupcookingliquidanddrainpasta.Returnpastatopotandstirinpeas,goatcheesemixtureandchicken.Stirincookingliquid.Seasonwithsaltandpepperandserveimmediately.

2

1

Yield:4servings

CreamyLemonPastawithChicken

from

INGREDIENTS 1poundpenneorziti 3ouncesgoatcheese 1/4cupheavycream 1smallclovegarlic,nelychopped 2teaspoonsgratedlemonzest 1tablespoonlemonjuice 2cupsfrozenpeas,thawed 2cupsshredded,cooked,skinlesschicken(from1smallrotisseriechicken) Saltandpepper

PREPARATION

SautonionandgarlicinhotoilinalargeDutchovenovermedi

um-highheat5minutesoruntilonionis

tender.Stirinchicken,next3ingredients,and2cansnavybeans

.Coarselymashremainingcannavybeans,

andstirintochickenmixture.Bringtoaboil,stirringoften;cover,

reduceheattomedium-low,andsimmer,stirring

occasionally,10minutes.Servewithdesiredtoppings.

Note:WetestedwithMcCormickWhiteChickenChiliSeasonin

gMix.

1

Yield:Makes111/2cups

INGREDIENTS

1largesweetonion,diced

2garliccloves,minced

2tablespoonsoliveoil

4cupsshreddedcookedchicken

2(141/2-oz.)canschickenbroth

2(4.5-oz.)canschoppedgreenchiles

1(1.25-oz.)packagewhitechickenchiliseasoningmix*

3(16-oz.)cansnavybeans

Toppings

Sourcream,shreddedMontereyJackcheese,fresh

cilantroleaves

WhiteLightningChickenChili

from

*

7

Chicken Recipe Guid20 Chicken Dinners


8/17

PREPARATION

Preparegrilltomedium-highheat.

Combinerst4ingredientsinalargezip-topplasticbag;seal.Marinateinrefrigerator30minutes,turningoccasionally.Removechickenfrombag;discardmarinade.Sprinklechickenevenlywithsaltandpepper.

Placechickenongrillrackcoatedwithcookingspray;grill6minutesoneachsideoruntildone.

321

Yield:7servings

LemonGrilledChickenBreasts

from

INGREDIENTS 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 7(6-ounce)skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves 1/2teaspoonkoshersalt 1/2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper Cookingspray

PREPARATION

Heatoilinalargepot.Addparsnipandnext6ingredients,ands

autabout5minutes.Addbrothandchicken,and

bringtoaboil.Reduceheat,andsimmer35minutes.Removech

ickenfrombone,andcutmeatintobite-sizepieces.

Returnchickentopot,addlemonjuice,andheatthrough.

1

Yield:Makes6servings

INGREDIENTS

1tablespoonoliveoil

1parsnip,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1/4-inchslices

2carrots,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1/4-inchslices

2celeryribsandleaves,chopped

1largeonion,chopped(about11/2cups)

1garlicclove,minced

1teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper

8cupslow-sodiumchickenbroth

3skinnedbone-inchickenbreasthalves(about21/2to3poun

ds)

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

MamasChickenSoupfrom

NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONCalories(159);Fat(3.5g/sat0.7g/mono1.8g/poly0.6g);Protein(29.5g);Carb(0.5g);Fiber(0.1g);Chol (74mg);Iron(1mg);Sodium(218mg);Calc(16mg)

8

20 Chicken Dinners


9/17

PREPARATION

Putchickeninslowcooker.Inabowl,combinebarbecuesauce,

dressing,brownsugarandWorcestershire

sauce.Pouroverchicken.Coverandcookonlowfor5hours.

Removechickentoacuttingboardandshredwith2forks.Inas

mallbowl,mixcornstarchandchicken

broth.Stirintosauceinslowcooker,coverandcookuntilsauce

isthickenedandheatedthrough,5to10

minutes.Returnchickentocooker,stir,coverandcontinuecook

ingonlowfor45minutes.Servechickenon

whole-grainbuns,overbrownriceorwithbakedpotatoesifyou

like.

21

Yield:serves8

INGREDIENTS

24ouncesboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts

3/4cupbarbecuesauce

1/4cupreduced-fatItaliandressing

2tablespoonspackedbrownsugar

1tablespoonWorcestershiresauce

2tablespoonscornstarch

2tablespoonslow-sodiumchickenbroth

SlowCookerBarbequeChicken

from

9

20 Chicken Dinners


10/17

PREPARATION

Preheatbroiler.

Combine2tablespoonsof Parmesan,breadcrumbs,parsley,basil,and1/8teaspoonsaltinashallowdish.Placeeggwhiteinashallowdish.Dipeachchickentenderineggwhite;dredgeinthebreadcrumbmixture. Meltbutterinalargenonstickskilletovermedium-highheat.Addchicken;cook3minutesoneachsideoruntildone.Setaside.Combine1/8teaspoonsalt,pastasauce,vinegar,andpepperinamicrowave-safebowl.Coverwithplasticwrap;vent.

MicrowavesaucemixtureatHIGH2minutesoruntil thoroughlyheated.Pourthesauceoverchickeninpan.SprinkleevenlywiththeremainingParmesanandprovolonecheese.Wraphandleofpanwithfoil,andbroil 2minutesoruntilthe

cheesemelts

NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONCalories(308);Fat(10.4g/sat5.7g/mono3g/poly0.6g);Protein(35.9g);Carb(16.2g);Fiber(1.8g);Chol(88mg);Iron(2.3mg);Sodium(808mg);Calc(249mg)

3

21

Yield:4servings

HerbedChickenParmeseanfrom

INGREDIENTS 1/3cup(11/2ounces)gratedfreshParmesancheese,divided 1/4cupdrybreadcrumbs 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1/2teaspoondriedbasil 1/4teaspoonsalt,divided 1largeeggwhite,lightlybeaten 1poundchickenbreasttenders 1tablespoonbutter 11/2cupsbottledfat-freetomato-basilpastasauce 2teaspoonsbalsamicvinegar 1/4teaspoonblackpepper 1/3cup(11/2ounces)shreddedprovolonecheese

10

20 Chicken Dinners


11/17


12/17


13/17

PREPARATION

Heat1tablespoonoilinalargeskilletovermedium-highheat;a

ddonion,bell pepper,andsalt,andcook3

minutes.Addgarlic,cumin,andchilipowder,andcook1minute

oruntilvegetablesarecrisp-tender.Remove

fromheat,andstirin2tablespoonslimejuiceand2tablespoon

scilantro.

Heattortillasaccordingtopackagedirections.

Whisktogetherremaining1tablespoonoil,4tablespoonslimeju

ice,and2tablespoonscilantroinasmall

bowl;seasonwithsalt.Drizzledressingoverchicken;tosstoco

at.Arrangechicken,vegetables,andwarm

tortillasonplatter.Servewithtoppings.

2

1

ChickenFajitasfrom

3

Yield:4servings

INGREDIENTS

2tablespoonsoliveoil,divided

1onion,sliced 2red,yellow,ororangebellpe

ppers,oracombination,

coredandsliced

Salt,totaste

2garliccloves,minced

11/4teaspoonsgroundcumin,ortotaste

1teaspoongroundchilipowder,ortotaste

6tablespoonsfreshlimejuice,divided

1/4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,divided

1(3-to4-pound)roastedwholechicken,chopped

8(8-inch)ourtortillas

Toppings

salsa,slicedavocadoorpreparedguacam

ole,sour

cream,andslicedgreenonions

1

20 Chicken Dinners


14/17

PREPARATION

Inashallowbowl,combinetheour,1teaspoonofthesalt,and1/2teaspoonofthepepper.Rinsethechickenandpatitdrywithpapertowels.Workinginbatches,lightlycoatthechickenwiththeourmixture,shakingoff anyexcess.HeattheoilinaDutchovenorlargesaucepanovermediumheat.Addsomeofthechickentothepanandcookuntilbrowned,4to5minutesperside.Transfertoaplate;setaside.Repeatwiththeremainingchicken.Addtheoniontothepanandcookfor2minutes.Addthecarrot,celery,garlic,thyme,andbayleaf.Cook,stirringoccasionally,for10minutes.

Crushthetomatoesinthecanwithalargespoonandstirthemintothevegetablesalongwiththewineandtheremainingsaltandpepper.Bringtoasimmer.Addthechicken,reduceheat,andcover.Simmerfor45minutes,turningthepiecesoccasionally.Removeanddiscardthebayleaf.Stirintheparsley.

4321

Yield:4servings

ChickenCacciatore

from

INGREDIENTS 1/4cupall-purposeour 11/4teaspoonskoshersalt 3/4teaspoonblackpepper 131/2-to4-poundchicken,cutintopieces 1/4cupoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,roughlychopped 1carrot,diced 1celerystalk,diced 4clovesgarlic,nelychopped 3sprigsfreshthyme 1bayleaf 128-ouncecanplumtomatoes 1/3cupdryredwine 1/4cupfreshat-leafparsley,roughlychopped

1

20 Chicken Dinners


15/17

PREPARATION

Preheatovento350.

Heatalargesaucepanovermedium-highheat.Lightlycoatpanw

ithcookingspray.Addoniontopan;saut

5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Sprinklechickenwith1/4teaspo

onpepper; addchicken,meatysidedown,to

pan.Cook6minutesoruntilbrowned;turnchickenover.Addbrothtopan.Reduceheat,cover,andsimm

er

15minutesoruntilchickenisdone.Removechickenfrompan,

reservingbrothinpan.Letchickenstand10

minutes.Removechickenfrombones;shred.Discardbones.Plac

echickeninalargebowl.

Bringbrothtoaboil;cook,uncovered,untilreducedto1/2cup(a

bout10minutes).Addbrothmixture

tochicken.Meltbutterinpanovermedium-highheat.Addsqua

shtopan;saut3minutesoruntillightly

browned,stirringfrequently.Addsquashmixture,rice,andmince

drosemarytothechickenmixture,andtoss

gentlytocombine.

Placeourinamediumsaucepanovermediumheat.Graduallya

ddmilk,stirringuntil smooth;bringtoaboil.

Cook1minuteoruntilthick,stirringconstantlywithawhisk.Rem

ovefromheat;letstand30seconds.Add

1/4cupcheese;stirwithawhiskuntilsmooth.Addremaining1/

4teaspoonpepper,milkmixture,andsaltto

chickenmixture;stirtocombine.Spoonchickenmixtureintoab

roiler-safe8-inchceramicbakingdishcoatedwith

cookingspray.Sprinkleremaining1/4cupcheeseoverricemixtu

re;bakeat350for20minutesoruntilthoroughly

heated.Removecasserolefromoven.

Preheatbroiler.

Broilcasserole5minutesoruntilgolden.

2

1

Yield:4servings

INGREDIENTS

Cookingspray

1cupchoppedonion

1(8-ounce)bone-inchickenbreasthalf,skinned

1/2teaspoonblackpepper,divided

1(14-ounce)canfat-free,less-sodiumchickenbroth

1tablespoonbutter

1(8-ounce)zucchini,halvedlengthwiseandthinly

sliced

1(8-ounce)yellowsquash,halvedlengthwiseand

thinlysliced

2cupscookedlong-grainwhiterice

1teaspoonmincedfreshrosemary

11/2tablespoonsall-purposeour

11/2cups2%reduced-fatmilk

1/2cup(2ounces)gratedfreshpecorinoRomano

cheese,divided

1/4teaspoonsalt

ChickenRiceCasserolefrom

3

4

56NUTRITIONALINFORMATION

Calories(337);Fat(9.7g/sat5.7g/mono2.7g/poly0.6g);Protein

(23.9g);Carb

(38.2g);Fiber(2.8g);Chol (56mg);Iron(2.3mg);Sodium(592mg)

;Calc(331mg)

1

20 Chicken Dinners


16/17

PREPARATION

Cuteachchickenbreastinto4strips,lengthwise,andplaceinalargebowl.Inaseparatebowl,whisktogether11/2cupsbuttermilkandhotsauceuntilblended.Pouroverchicken;mixunt

ilchickeniscoated.Coverandrefrigeratefor1hour.Makedip:Inamediumbowl,combinesourcream,1/2cupbuttermilk,bluecheese,vinegarandWorcestershiresauce.Whisktomixwell.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Coverandrefrigerate.Preheatovento350F.Mist2largebakingsheetswithcookingspray.Inafoodprocessor,pulsecrackersuntilcrushed.Addseasoningmixandpulsetocombine.

Spreadcrackermixtureonalargeplatter.Removechickenfrommarinadeandcarefullydredgeeachstripincrackermixture.

Inalargeskillet,warm2Tbsp.oil overmedium-highheatuntilshimmering.Addhalfofchickenandcook,turning,untilbrownandcrisponallsides,2to3minutes.Placeonbakingsheet.Repeatwithremainingoilandchicken.Placebakingsheetsinovenandbakeuntilchickeniscookedthrough,8to10minutes.Servechickenhotwithceleryandbluecheesedip.

4321

Yield:serves8

BakedBuffaloChickenStripswithBlueCheeseDip

from

INGREDIENTS 2poundsboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts 11/2cupsplus1/2cupbuttermilk 2/3cuphotsa

uce 1cupsourcream 5ouncesbluecheese,crumbled 1/2tablespoonwhitewinevinegar 11/2teaspoonsWorcestershiresauce Saltandpepper 8ouncesRitzcrackers(2sleeves) 3tablespoonsBuffalowingseasoningmix 4tablespoonscanolaoil 6largeceleryribs,cutinquarterslengthwise

5

6

1

20 Chicken Dinners


17/17

20 affordable chicken recipes

Documents