Chicken, Leek, and Pea Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter , plus extra for greasing 8 oz spaghetti pasta olive oil 2 leeks, cut into half moons and washed 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup frozen peas 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced 1 cup milk 1/3 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. PreheatContinue reading “Chicken, Leek, and Pea Pasta Bake”

Chicken and Shishito Peppers with Basil-Anchovy Butter Pasta

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts kosher salt and ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1½ tablespoons butter 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 anchovies 1 pint shishito peppers Lemon wedges for serving, charred if desired Directions: 1. Season both sides of the chicken with the garlicContinue reading “Chicken and Shishito Peppers with Basil-Anchovy Butter Pasta”

Caprese Chicken

Ingredient: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 2/3 cup Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze Torn fresh basil leaves Directions: 1. In a large resealable plastic bag add chicken and ItalianContinue reading “Caprese Chicken”

Salsa Rice and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1-15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup salsa 1 cup chicken broth 1-½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (add amount according to spice preference) 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 large chicken breasts, halved 1 cup crumbledContinue reading “Salsa Rice and Chicken Casserole”

Chicken and Cabbage Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts-cut into small pieces Salt and Pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1 large yellow onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large carrots, small dice 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 large cabbage, chopped 1/2 pound thin spaghetti Fresh choppedContinue reading “Chicken and Cabbage Pasta”

Chicken and Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

I previously posted this recipe using pork. Today I made it again using the other white meat, chicken. Still delicious!! Ingredients: • 1 head of cauliflower • Olive oil • 1 Tbs minced garlic • 1 small shallot, chopped • 2 Tbs low sodium soy sauce more or less to taste • 1 tsp sesameContinue reading “Chicken and Cauliflower “Fried Rice””

One Pan Chicken Caprese Pasta

Ingredients: • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces • 1 small yellow onion, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 Tablespoon olive oil, divided • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth • 3/4 cup water • 3 Tablespoons balsamicContinue reading “One Pan Chicken Caprese Pasta”

Braised Chicken With Leeks and Turnips

Ingredients: • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil • 4 chicken breasts • Salt and pepper • 1 Leek (thinly sliced and rinsed thoroughly) • 2 medium Turnips (washed and cut into 1/2″ pieces) • 2 Carrots (cut into 1/2″ pieces) • 3 Garlic Cloves (smashed) • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar • 1/2 tsp dried tarragon •Continue reading “Braised Chicken With Leeks and Turnips”