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Tender cuts of asparagus and grilled chicken breast strips with pasta in a creamy lemon sauce

  • GARNISHES:
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, grilled and cut into strips
  • 1 pound asparagus, ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 10 ounces linguine pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine will also work)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
  • Lemon slices, optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley, optional
4.4/5 (39 Votes)

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Rich ricotta and succulent crab meat come together bechamel-based pasta dish

  • BECHAMEL SAUCE:
  • 1 (8-ounce) box cannelloni or manicotti pasta, about 12 shells
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup parmesan, grated, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 pound lump crab meat
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg
3.9/5 (38 Votes)

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This is one of my favorite soup recipes! Just prep it the night before and you can have it completely ready the nex...

  • Optional toppings:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small onion (about 1 cup), chopped
  • 16 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 16 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz can tomato paste
  • 10 oz package of corn kernels, frozen
  • 2 -10 oz cans of diced tomatoes w/ chilies 1 packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 32 oz reduced-sodium chicken stock
  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Low-fat sour cream
  • Jalapeños
  • Avocado
  • Reduced-fat Mexican shredded cheese cilantro
  • Lime olives
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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Pour Baja Chipotle Marinade over chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bottle Lawry's Baja Chipotle marinade or Lawry's Mesquite Marinade
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (not instant)
  • 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp Pampered Chef Southwestern Seasoning or Taco Seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 container Mexican Queso (I used Gordos Cheese Dip)
  • chopped tomato
3.8/5 (29 Votes)

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An easy, rich, creamy chicken and wild rice soup loaded with chicken, rice, carrots, onion and celery

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless, uncooked and diced
  • 1 (6-ounce) package Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Dash red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup half and half
4.3/5 (20 Votes)

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Shred rotisserie chicken. Heat chicken in pan over medium high heat with 1 tbsp

  • 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 8 oz fresh vegetable mix or frozen stir fry vegetables
  • 2 to 4 oz low sodium stir fry sauce
  • 1 small can mandarin oranges, mostly drained
  • 1 egg, for scrambling
4.1/5 (19 Votes)

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These deep fried buffalo chicken skewers have all the heat and flavor you need for the perfect outdoor barbecue or ...

  • 6 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 12 tablespoons Frank's hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
  • 6 cups vegetable oil
4.2/5 (10 Votes)

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In a hurry for some chicken curry? It takes only 10 minutes to assemble this hearty dish; let your slow cooker do t...

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 16 peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced (about 1 ounce)
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Madras
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Coarse salt
  • 2 packages frozen green peas (10 ounces each)
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup toasted cashews (optional, for serving)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (optional, for serving)
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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slightly modified from http://www

  • 4 bone-in chicken thigh
  • 4 drumsticks
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 3 teaspoons canola oil, preferably organic, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 large onions, sliced (French cut)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon dry Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped green olives
  • 2 bell peppers any color, or 4 cubanelle peppers, cored and sliced
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen sliced okra
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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Place all of the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl; add the chicken cover and place in the refrigerator for a...

  • For the Marinade:
  • 2 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breast – cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger – chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. ground curry powder
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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haven't tried this yet

  • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 14 1/2 ounce can chicken broth*
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • Lemon wedges
4.2/5 (10 Votes)

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Super moist and delicious Banana Raisin Muffins are awesome served warm with a cup of hot coffee or cold glass of m...

  • 2 cup self-rising flour (all-purpose flour can be used for a smaller, denser muffin)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup oat bran (I used Quaker Oat Bran "hot cereal" type)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup mashed banana (2 small ripe bananas)
  • 1/2 cup raisins, unpacked
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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