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This stew can be stretched to last a few meals

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 3 chicken breasts, bone-in, skinless
  • 3 cups (750 mL) onions, coarsely chopped
  • 11/2 cups (375 mL) red pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) chili flakes, or to taste
  • 4 cups (1 L) sweet potato, finely diced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt, or to taste
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) water
  • 1 can (414-mL) coconut milk (light or regular)
  • ⅔ cup (150 mL) jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed
  • Zest and juice of 2 juicy limes
3.8/5 (13 Votes)

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Made fresh in Austin, Texas, this recipe for Baby Acapulco Chicken Tortilla Soup will warm you up on a cold day, an

  • SOUP:
  • 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, cut up
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoons snipped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce from the can
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut up
  • GARNISH:
  • Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • Avocados, cut up
  • Tortilla chips
  • Red Onion, diced
  • Cilantro, shredded
  • Spanish rice
3.7/5 (115 Votes)

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Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly spray an 11x8" baking pan with cooking spray

  • 2 cups cooked and chopped (or shredded) chicken
  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups cooked rice (cold leftover works well)
  • 1 - 2 cups cooked and chopped broccoli florets (I microwaved 2 c. fresh broccoli florets until crisp tender)
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz) can cream of chicken (or cream of mushroom) soup (I used 98% F.F.)
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon each, black pepper and salt
  • 2 cups (8 ozs) shredded cheddar cheese, divided (I used mild cheddar)
3.8/5 (32 Votes)

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Get a healthy dose of protein and fiber with this refreshing quinoa, cucumber, tomato and feta salad

  • 1 cup quinoa, beige, red or black
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cucumbers, chopped, unpeeled
  • 1 pint cherry or baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
4.1/5 (52 Votes)

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A Mediterranean inspired soup with chicken, orzo, spinach, carrots, oregano and basil simmered in a lemon infused c

  • 8 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 ounces)
  • 1 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium celery stalk, sliced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup orzo
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 1/4 cup)
4.3/5 (23 Votes)

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Enjoy a great dish of Chicken and Spinach Paleo Ravioli for lunch or dinner

  • 4 medium to large yellow squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 (8 ounce) bag frozen spinach, thawed
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Small handful fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Caulif-redo Sauce
  • Makes several cups
  • 1 head of cauliflower, cored and chopped into large chunks
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp. shredded parmesan
  • 1/4 cup canned coconut milk
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 . Steam cauliflower until fork-tender.
  • 2 . While cauliflower steams, heat olive oil over medium low heat in a small pot. Add shallot and saute for a few minutes, then add chicken broth and heat through.
  • 3 . Add cauliflower, shallot/broth mixture, and remaining ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more coconut milk if needed.
  • 4 . Serve over ANYTHING!!!!
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

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Accuchef: (I used white sweet onion instead of green onion)

  • 1 1/2 Lbs Chicken Breast (Boneless), Cut Into 1/4" Strips
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil (divided)
  • 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Peel, Grated
  • 1/2 Teaspoons Dill
  • 1/3 Cups Almonds, Toasted, Sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Green Onion, Sliced
  • 4 Cups Rice, Cooked
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

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Place chicken and Cajun Seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons Red Lobster's Cajun Seasoning (see recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 8 slices green pepper
  • 8 slices sweet red pepper
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream - (to 2)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces linguine cooked,drained
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
3.8/5 (15 Votes)

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When developing our chicken Marsala recipe, we discovered that the classic French method of sautéing the meat, rem...

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 5 ounces each)
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • Table salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 ounces pancetta (about 3 slices), cut into pieces 1 inch long and 1/8 inch wide
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms , sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 medium clove garlic , minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups marsala wine (sweet)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 small lemon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces, softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
4/5 (25 Votes)

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed for about 20 minutes)
  • 8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts , uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • seasoning salt (can use white salt)
  • pepper
  • 1 large onion , finely chopped (can use 2 onions)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
  • 1/2 lb fresh button mushroom , sliced (can increase if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese , softened (you may reduce the amount if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg , slightly beaten
4/5 (17 Votes)

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Toss chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to combine

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Fresh and healthy, this Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad is fun of fresh spices and ingredients

  • MARINADE & DRESSING:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon, about 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cracked pepper, to taste
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets (or chicken breasts), about 1 pound
  • SALAD:
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives (or black olives), sliced
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
4.5/5 (12 Votes)

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