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from Cooking Light - May 2014

  • Cooking spray
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 3/4 cups vertically sliced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ounce chopped pitted kalamata olives (about 14)
  • 1 medium tomato, halved and sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
4.7/5 (13 Votes)

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From Betty Crocker's Cookbook New and Revised Edition © 1978, 1969 - Good for leftover Thanksgiving turkey

  • 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained (reserve liquid)
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water
  • 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) whole pimiento, chopped
  • Toast, hot mashed potatoes, waffles, cooked rice or noodles
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

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1. Cut chicken breast into strips and cook in oil in a skillet over medium heat , add onions for last 3 minutes

  • 1 large chicken breast
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 T cooking oil
  • 1 15-16 ounce can hominy, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-16 ounce can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 9 ounce package frozen cooked chicken breast strips
  • 1/4 C lime juice
  • 2 T chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 t ground cumin
  • 1/4 t ground black pepper
  • 12 C shredded colby and monterey jack cheese, monterey jack or cheddar (2 oz)
  • Bottled green salsa( optional)
4.7/5 (13 Votes)

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These no frills burger patties can serve as the basis for however you choose to dress up your burgers

  • 1 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 hamburger buns
4.7/5 (16 Votes)

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This Mexican rice casserole is a comfort food dish that has a lot of room for improvising

  • FOR THE MEXICAN SEASONING:
  • 1/2 cups white or brown rice, prepared per instructions
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small sweet yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped (red, orange or yellow)
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (7.5-ounce) small can tomato sauce
  • 1 small can El Pato (Mexican tomato sauce)
  • 1 small can mild green chilis
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (divided)
  • 1 cup each shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
  • Mexican Blend
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • Store in an air tight container. Great spices for making tacos, too.
  • GARNISHES:
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
4.7/5 (15 Votes)

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Creamy and comforting, this easy slow cooker chicken ala king is a family favorite

  • 1 can (18 ounces) Progresso Recipe Starters creamy roasted garlic
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4.7/5 (15 Votes)

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole made with diced chicken and layered with red sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with cr...

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more if you want it hot
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 cups marinara/pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (I used the smallest holed side of my box grater), divided
  • 3 1/2 ounce garlic croutons, roughly crushed, leaving some larger pieces (I used New York Texas Toast brand Garlic & Butter)
4.2/5 (54 Votes)

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Don't let gluten stop you from enjoying a delicious beef stew! This Gluten-free Slow-Cooker Beef Stew is the perfec...

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 1/4 cup soy or rice flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 onion
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free beef broth
  • 3 potatoes
  • 4 carrots
4.1/5 (62 Votes)

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Prep Time:15min. Total Time:4hr

  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
  • 1/4 cup lite soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. grated gingerroot
  • 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 each green and red pepper, cut into strips
  • 3 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
4.5/5 (26 Votes)

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  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus an optional 1-2 tablespoons for frying
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts, with or without skin (each breast around 6 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or animal fat
  • Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/butter-stuffed-chicken-kiev/#ixzz2wEFBOLDc
4.3/5 (27 Votes)

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The apple juice based BBQ sauce is the star! Full of flavor, easy to prepare, and all ingredients are simple and cl

  • SAUCE:
  • 1 pint apple cider or apple juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • RUB:
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 (10 to 12-ounces each) whole chicken legs, skin removed
  • SLAW:
  • 4 cups coleslaw blend
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 hamburger buns, split
  • Bread-and-butter pickle chips (optional)
4.5/5 (24 Votes)

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Many thanks to Kae H. for sharing her recipe

  • For the sauce:
  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 4 oz diced honey ham
  • 4 slices baby swiss cheese
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 3 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • For the topping:
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp seasoning salt
  • 3/4 tsp parsley
4.6/5 (23 Votes)

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