Chicken And Garden Vegetables Recipes

EASY CHICKEN AND GARDEN VEGGIES

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt and pepper. Add chicken to bacon in skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until browned on both sides. Discard excess bacon drippings if necessary.
• Add water and green beans to skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 8 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning and stirring vegetables occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Stir in tomatoes and dressing. Cook uncovered about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are thoroughly heated.

CHICKEN AND GARDEN VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat; add bread crumbs. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bread crumbs are toasted; remove from skillet and set aside.
• Increase heat to high. In same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cook chicken in butter about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on outside and no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium-high. In same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook shallots, zucchini, carrots and pepper in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and sherry. Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in half-and-half; heat just until hot.
• To serve, spoon chicken mixture into serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted bread crumbs.

DIJON CHICKEN, RICE AND GARDEN VEGETABLE FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• Pour broth in 4-cup glass measuring cup. Add rice and rosemary; stir and let stand about 8 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
• In small bowl, stir together mustard, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Set aside.
• In large bowl, mix zucchini, carrots, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Divide rice mixture among foil sheets. Brush both sides of chicken with Dijon mixture; place 1 on top of each mound of rice. Divide vegetables among foil sheets, placing them next to chicken breasts.
• For each packet, bring up 2 sides of foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place packets on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 18 to 20 minutes, rotating packets one-half turn after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil.

GOLDEN CHICKEN AND AUTUMN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
• Stir the stock, garlic, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, potatoes and green beans in the skillet and heat to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. Season as desired.

GARDEN CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Lightly coat the bottom of a nonstick skillet or wok with oil. Over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken strips until lightly brown. Add carrots and onion, and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, zucchini, and squash. Cook until squash begins to soften. Add pecans, and sprinkle season with pepper. Toss in pan for 2 to 3 minutes and serve.

GARDEN VEGETABLE & CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken, squash, onion and carrot in butter for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink; drain. Add the spinach, garlic, salt, thyme and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in lemon juice.

SKILLET CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken on all sides with paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add vegetables and stir 2 minutes. Sprinkle vegetables with flour and stir to coat. Gradually stir in broth and wine; bring to boil, stirring frequently. Return chicken and any juices to skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, mix paprika and the remaining salt, rosemary and pepper. Sprinkle chicken with paprika mixture; arrange over vegetables. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are just tender, 35-40 minutes., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Top vegetables with spinach. Roast until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted, 8-10 minutes longer. Stir vegetables to combine; serve with chicken.

CHICKEN GARDEN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute chicken and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add vegetables. Cook until crisp-tender; remove from skillet and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and heat through. Add chicken and vegetables; stir until well mixed. , Place pasta in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Pour chicken mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.

CHICKEN WITH GREEK-STYLE VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, water, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Place cucumber, green pepper, red onion, artichoke hearts, and garlic in a large bowl. Toss salad to distribute evenly. Cut each pita bread round into 4 to 5 slices.
• Toast pita bread on the preheated grill until slight grill marks appear, about 4 minutes.
• Place chicken in a grill pan and coat with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Transfer the pan to the grill.
• Grill the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Arrange chicken, salad, and pita bread on a serving plate and enjoy sandwich-style or as individual components.

ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C).
• Pour olive oil into a large bowl; toss potatoes, carrots, bite-size pieces of celery, and 3/4 of the sliced onion in the oil to coat. Set remaining onion aside. Transfer oiled vegetables to a large cast iron skillet.
• Rinse chicken and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Generously season the chicken, inside and out, with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Place the remaining 1/4 of the sliced onion, 1/4 cup margarine, lemon slices, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and large pieces of celery into the cavity of the chicken.
• Place the chicken atop the oiled vegetables; scatter remaining 1/4 cup of margarine pieces and 1 2/3 tablespoon minced garlic in small amounts around the vegetables.
• Roast chicken and vegetables in the preheated oven until the skin is browned and crisp, the vegetables are tender, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with vegetables.

OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut an 18-inch wide roll of heavy-duty aluminum foil into six 12-inch long pieces.
• Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise, so the thickest part is about 1/2 inch thick and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set each seasoned chicken breast onto a single piece of aluminum foil.
• Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add sliced carrots, parsnip, red bell peppers, and mushrooms. Stir to combine vegetables with the seasoned oil. Set an even amount of vegetables on top of each piece of chicken.
• Top vegetables with a whole slice of red onion and place a sprig of fresh rosemary on top of the onion.
• Fold aluminum like a book cover over the top of each serving and crimp the edges all around tightly together.
• Place foil packets with the chicken on the bottom onto a 12x18-inch rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. Watch out for any steam when you check the chicken for doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove foil packets from the oven, open the packets, and serve immediately.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• heat oven to 350*F.
• secure wings to body of chicken.
• in small bowl stir together butter, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic.
• rub chicken with 1/2 of butter mixture.
• place on rack in roasting pan.
• place potatoes, carrots and onions on bottom of pan around chicken.
• dollop remaining butter mixture evenly over vegetables.
• bake basting chicken and vegetables often.
• bake 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until fork tender.
• sprinkle with parsley.

CHICKEN AND GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 450 F.
• Place bag in a 1-inch deep pan.
• Combine flour and water; pour into bag.
• Combine basil, seasoned salt, and pepper.
• Arrange chicken in bag in an even layer; sprinkle half of seasonings over chicken.
• Place vegetables over chicken; sprinkle with remaining seasonings.
• Double fold open end of bag to seal.
• To cook, slide bag onto grill or leave in pan and place in oven.
• Grill 20 to 25 minutes in covered grill or bake 40 to 45 minutes in oven.
• Using oven mitts, cut bag open with a sharp knife.
• Carefully fold back top for steam to escape.
• Sprinkle with cheese before serving.