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

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