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The tomatillos in this braising sauce offer a tangy contrast to the rich chicken flavor

  • 12 ounces tomatillos (about 5 medium), husks removed
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), skinned
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons Mexican crema
4.3/5 (3 Votes)

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1. Using a sharp, thin knife, cut a parallel slit in the side of each chicken breast, forming a pocket, taking car...

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1-3/4 cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Bistro® Blends Shredded Chipotle Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • 1 jar (2 oz.) chopped pimiento, drained or 1/4 cup chopped, drained, bottled roasted red bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro or green onion tops
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
4.3/5 (3 Votes)

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Who doesn't love nachos!? These fab nachos are loaded with ancho-Lime grilled chicken, grilled sweet corn salsa, bl

  • TOPPINGS:
  • 1/2 cup extra light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Juice of two limes
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless (or breasts)
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 large bag whole grain tortilla chips
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 recipe grilled sweet corn salsa
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sour cream
  • Hot sauce
4.1/5 (22 Votes)

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The red onions develop a nice char on the grill, but they finish cooking and develop a depth and sweetness once lef...

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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This is one of my favorite soup recipes! Just prep it the night before and you can have it completely ready the nex...

  • Optional toppings:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small onion (about 1 cup), chopped
  • 16 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 16 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz can tomato paste
  • 10 oz package of corn kernels, frozen
  • 2 -10 oz cans of diced tomatoes w/ chilies 1 packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 32 oz reduced-sodium chicken stock
  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Low-fat sour cream
  • Jalapeños
  • Avocado
  • Reduced-fat Mexican shredded cheese cilantro
  • Lime olives
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons taco or Cajun seasoning mix
  • 1 large onion, cut in half and then into slices
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 12 tablespoons butter, for frying
  • 12 large flour tortillas
  • 2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
  • Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
  • Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chicken-quesadillas-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
4.8/5 (5 Votes)

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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, pepper jack, etc.)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • Handful of cilantro, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained well
  • 4-6 8-inch tortillas
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

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  • Ingredients
  • 4 ounces low fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 7 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1/2 t. cumin
  • 1/2 t. chili powder
  • 1/2 t. kosher salt
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup part skim mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, divided
4.6/5 (23 Votes)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours, 12 minutes Total Time: 8 hours, 27 minutes Yield: Makes 5 Servings Servin...

  • 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup salsa (pace picante mild)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 10 tablespoons low-fat cheese
  • salsa and fat-free sour cream for serving
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

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HEAT oven to 350°F. Mix chicken, peppers, cream cheese and 1/4 cup salsa in saucepan; cook on low heat until cre...

  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa, divided
  • 8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 Tbsp. milk
3.9/5 (17 Votes)

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* Sauté onion, celery and garlic in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion i...

  • ~For Chili:
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans chicken broth
  • 2 (4.5-oz.) cans chopped green chiles
  • 1 (1.25-oz.) package white chicken chili seasoning mix
  • 3 (16-oz.) cans navy beans
  • ~For Toppings:
  • Avocado-mango salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
4.1/5 (14 Votes)

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Healthy comfort food at its best!

  • 1 Tbsp garlic olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, finely diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tsp season salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 1/2oz can white beans
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
3.7/5 (7 Votes)

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