Marinated Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces
• 2 cups dry white wine, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

Directions

1. To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour 1 1/2 cups of wine over chicken, then sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper for 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding any remaining marinade. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat and brown chicken, adding teriyaki sauce to 'sear'. Braise with remaining white wine and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
4. Add onion/bell pepper mixture to chicken and heat through, stirring. Serve hot.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Directions

1. Put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
2. Add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

Chicken Cheese Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/3 cup margarine
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 pound processed cheese, cubed
• 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat

Directions

1. In a large stock pot combine chicken broth, potatoes, celery, carrots and onion. Cover and bring to a slow boil for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
2. In a medium sauce pan melt butter over low heat, add flour and stir until smooth. Let simmer for 1 minute and then increase temperature to medium. Stir mixture constantly, while gradually adding milk. Continue to stir until thick and bubbly.
3. Add flour mixture to vegetables. Add soy sauce and then gently stir in cheese. Continue to stir until cheese is completely melted.
4. Add chicken, heat through and enjoy.

Parmesan and Basil Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until juices run clear. Let cool, and chop into chunks.
2. In a food processor, puree the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and celery.
3. Combine the chunked chicken, pureed mixture, and Parmesan cheese; toss. Refrigerate, and serve.

Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 (8 ounce) containers chive and onion cream cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place chicken in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Boil 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then pull meat into shreds.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth, red pepper, garlic, broccoli, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Mix in chicken and pasta until evenly coated. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Almond Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 slices lemon, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic and white pepper. Beat in 5 tablespoons of the olive oil. Put the chicken in a shallow container and pour the lemon mixture over it. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. In a large skillet, saute the almonds in 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil until golden. Remove from skillet and reserve. Wipe out the skillet. Drain the chicken, reserving the lemon marinade. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet, then add chicken breasts and brown over high heat until breast is brown on each side (6 to 10 minutes). Remove from skillet and reserve.
3. Strain the lemon marinade into the skillet. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and cornstarch/water mixture. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half (about 5 minutes). Add marmalade and stir over medium heat until melted. Stir in the butter a bit at a time over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in parsley and red pepper flakes. Return chicken to skillet and heat through. Add reserved almonds and garnish with lemon slices.

Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
• 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs and flour. In a separate dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
2. Heat the oil in an electric skillet set to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dip the chicken into the egg and milk, then dredge in the dry ingredients until evenly coated.
3. Fry chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from the oil with a slotted spatula, and serve.

Broccoli Chicken Divan

Ingredients

• 1 pound chopped fresh broccoli
• 1 1/2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Place the broccoli in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
3. Place the cooked broccoli in a 9 inch pie plate. Top with the chicken. In a bowl, mix the soup and milk, and pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly brown.