Sunday, September 7, 2008

Slow Cookers Italian Herb Chicken



Serve this zesty slow cooker chicken flavored with tomatoes and just the right amount of herbs over spaghetti to enjoy all the flavorful sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds chicken Breast Tender, skin removed
1 package (8 ounces) mushrooms, halved or sliced
1 package McCormick® Slow Cookers Italian Herb Chicken Seasoning
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
Directions:
1. Place chicken and mushrooms in slow cooker.
2. Mix Seasoning, tomatoes and tomato paste until blended. Pour over chicken and mushrooms. Cover.
3. Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Remove chicken and vegetables to serving platter. Stir sauce before serving. Serve over hot cooked pasta or rice, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
per 1 serving
Calories: 271
Sodium: 648 mg
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 27 g

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

White Chicken Chili



White Chicken Chili is a tasty, convenient chili that is week-night easy. It has the added plus of a low fat alternative to the typical chili made with ground beef.


Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes



Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1 package McCormick® White Chicken Chili Seasoning Mix

1 cup water

1 can (15 ounces) white beans, undrained


Directions:

1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned.
2. Stir in Seasoning Mix, water and beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.


Variation: I Added

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes, drained,

1 can whole kernel Mexicorn (8 3/4 ounces)

2% Mexican Cheese

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Chicken Nachos


Chicken Nachos
From: Campbell's Kitchen

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 5 minutes

Serves: 6


Ingredients:

1/2 cup Pace® Thick & Chunky Salsa

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup

2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Swanson® Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained*

1 bag (about 10 ounces) tortilla chips

Chopped tomato

Sliced green onion

Sliced pitted ripe olive


Directions:
Heat the salsa, soup and chicken in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring often.


Spoon the chicken mixture over the chips. Top with the tomato, onion and olives.

Cost per recipe: $9.83
Cost per recipe serving: $2.46
Total cost of meal (including serving suggestion): $14.53


Nutrition Information:

Calories 316, Total Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 897mg, Total Carbohydrate 38g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 11g, Vitamin A 8%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV, Calcium 10%DV, Iron 6%DV


*I used 3 Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

MOREY'S WILD ALASKAN SALMON


Mouth watering Wild Alaskan Salmon marinated in a savory blend of backyard barbeque seasonings.



Specification:
Rich in Omega 3's
No Transfat
Individually Wrapped and Vacuum Packaged for Maximum Quality and Freshness
Easy Preparation - Grill, Bake or Microwave
Gluten Free

*You can purchase Morey's Salmon at your local Sam's Club.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008



Fiesta Chicken & Rice Wraps

From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep/Cook: 15 minutes
Serves: 4


Chicken and rice cooked in a delicious combination of Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup and Pace® Thick & Chunky Salsa are wrapped in flour tortillas to make delicious two-fisted sandwiches.


Ingredients:
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup OR Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup

1 cup Pace® Thick & Chunky Salsa

1/2 cup water

1 cup uncooked instant white rice

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

4 flour tortillas (10-inch)


Directions:
Mix soup, salsa and water in saucepan. Heat to a boil.
Stir in rice and chicken. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.


Spoon about 1 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Fold tortilla around filling.


Tip: For 2 cups cubed cooked chicken, in medium saucepan over medium heat, in 4 cups boiling water, cook 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed, 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.


Add Ingredients:

Cheese

Sour Cream

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Pumpkin Cobbler



Makes 15 servings

Ingredients
3 eggs, beaten
15 ounces pumpkin
12 ounces evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
18 1/4 ounces yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups margarine, melted
1 cup chopped nuts

Preparation
1. Mix the first eight ingredients together, pour into an ungreased 13"X9" baking pan. Sprinkle cake mix over the top; drizzle with margarine.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; top with nuts.
3. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutritional: 446 calories, 26.6g fat, 1.5g fiber

*Weight Watcher Recipes

Monday, March 24, 2008

Fiesta Chicken Salsa


Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Have a fiesta with a chicken breast main meal that's in the oven in minutes!

Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:45 min
Makes:6 servings

2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa


1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg product; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
3. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.


Nutrition Information


1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 820mg; Total Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 3g); Protein 22g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 25%; Iron 6% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Time Saver:
Use 6 cups precooked chicken, and heat with the salsa.

Did You Know:
Three chicken breasts weigh about one pound.

Serve With:
Serve with bowls of shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and fat-free sour cream

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes and Toasted Garlic



2 teaspoons Olive Oil
6 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup water

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, and sliced garlic. Sauté 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.


* I found this recipes on Amber Delights, it was wonderful. I had to share with everyone.

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