Lunch recipes - 2017 recipes
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Mexican Chicken Stuffed Shells
By cosmos2015
Kick your weeknight dinners up a notch with these deliciously zesty mexican stuffed shells!
- 4 cups chicken breast, cooked and chopped
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 green onions, diced
- 1/2 each of red, green, yellow, & orange bell peppers, diced
- 3 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with chiles
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup of picante sauce
- 38 large pasta shells, cooked al dente
Crockpot Sweet Hawaiian Chicken
By bob34287
Cut chicken tenders in pieces and brown
- 2 lb. (.9kg) chicken tenderloin chunks
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
By pcander
Homemade enchilada salsa verde sauce is easy to make, and delicious
- ENCHILADA SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup mild or medium salsa verde
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- ENCHILADAS:
- 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 3 avocados, peeled and chopped
- 8 flour tortillas
Weight Watcher's Southern-Style Chicken & Dumplings
By SMorrissey
This comforting classic stew will bring the alluring aromas of chicken stew and steaming dumplings to your kitchen ...
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups chicken breast, skinless, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup water
Paula Deen’s Amazing Chicken Casserole
By JUDY2949
This cheesy chicken casserole from Paula Deen is a perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family because it's super...
- 2 cups chicken, cooked, cut in small bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups pasta, cooked and drained (approximately 2 cups uncooked); penne, cavatappi, or rigatoni works well
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups cheese, grated (cheddar, colby jack, Swiss, or a combination), with 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling on top
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and black pepper to taste
Healthy Chicken Spaghetti Stroganoff Style
By wandab0811
Spaghetti made with spiral noodles made from zucchini and squash served with a stroganoff inspired chicken and vege...
- 4 medium yellow squash, skin removed
- 4 medium zucchini, skin removed
- 1 large carrot, skin removed
- 2 medium carrots, skin removed
- 2 medium celery stalks, skin removed
- 1 small package baby bella mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons Parmigiano, grated
- 3 tablespoons Romano, grated
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 to 3 cups fresh chicken stock
- 3 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 cup good white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/3 cup cream cheese
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons Parkay Squeez butter
Chicken Alfredo Casserole
By á-11186
This is quick, easy and tasty!! Made it for our dinner last nite with some steamed broccoli and carrots and garlic
- 2 dry cups pasta (shells or elbow macaroni are really good for this recipe)
- 1 15-16 oz jar of a GOOD Alfredo sauce
- 1-2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chunked
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 5 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (one 8 oz bag)
- 1-1/2 tsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Slow Cooker Autumn Harvest Veggie Soup
By Kathy_Hester
You can’t go wrong with brussels sprouts and winter squash
- Please note that this recipes uses a 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker*
- 2 cups water (475 g)
- 1 1/2 cup winter squash, diced (210 g)
- 1 cup brussels sprouts, shredded (88 g)
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced (65 g)
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced (38 g)
- 2 tablespoons cooked onion, (11 g)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 vegan bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Toasted minced pecans for garnish, optional
Bourbon Street Chicken
By msippigrl
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the apple juice, ketchup, vinegar, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, granulated s...
- 6 chicken thighs, skinned and visible fat removed
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (I use Hunt's)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Orange Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
By junerodgers
Make a fast and easy dinner with this Orange Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 big garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- A dash of honey, sugar or agave
- STIR FRY:
- 1 pound chicken tender cut into strips
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 cups chopped mushrooms, celery, carrots, snap peas and broccoli, must be fresh
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Tenders
By janedoiron
Here's a tropical, tasty chicken fingers recipe that your kids (and their grownups) are sure to love
- 1/3 cup spiced Caribbean jerk marinade (I used KC Masterpiece)
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, rinsed
- 1/2 cup flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Tacos
By á-24474
Filling for these chicken tacos is moist, tender and flavorful, thanks to the slow cooker and packaged seasonings
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 package taco seasoning
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Suggested toppings: shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, diced avocado
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