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Tomatillo-Braised Chicken Thighs
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By lovemygolden
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
Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Breast
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By calicat
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
Southwest Chicken Nachos
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By vealam
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
Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts
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By Chez_Alexander
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)
Skinny Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
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By SkinnyMom
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
Pioneer Woman Chicken Quesadillas
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By beandip
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
Chicken Enchilada Roll-Ups
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By Texaschef11
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
Skinny Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Dip
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By darusts
Save to Chicken Recipes Find more recipes at: reciperunner
- 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
Skinny Salsa Chicken Taquitos
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By Venzie
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
Chicken Enchiladas (Kraft)
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By sherryl61
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
White Lightning Chicken Chili
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By TrayH
* 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
White Chicken and Veggie Chili
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By sillymom
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
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