Crispypizzawithshreddedchickenscallionsandsmokysweetb Recipes

CHICKEN PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Open and drain canned chicken through my whole oven is preheating to 350.
• Place chicken in a thin layer on a parchment paper covered pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until the chicken becomes dry.
• Turn oven to 500.
• Remove and place into a bowl. Add cheese and egg.
• Stir to combine.
• Spread into a pizza shape onto the pan lined with parchment. The thinner, the crisper the crust.
• Bake for 5-8 minutes depending on thickness.
• Cover with desired toppings and bake for 8 more minutes or until cheese and topping have cooked.

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lay the chicken breasts in an even layer in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon peel and bay leaf if using. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
• Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Use 2 forks to pull it into shreds. Strain the cooking broth and drizzle about 1/2 cup over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. If not using the chicken immediately, refrigerate it in an airtight container. Refrigerate the remaining cooking broth separately and use it to moisten the chicken when serving. Or add it to soups and sauces.
• Buffalo: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce. Drizzle over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
• Lemon Herb: Drizzle 2 cups shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
• Barbecue: Warm 1/4 cup of the cooking broth in a small saucepan and whisk in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Pour over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.

SMOKY SHREDDED CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the onion and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in remaining onion and garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until reduced and thickened, 1 to 2 hours.

CHICKEN SCALOPPINE WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Fillet the chicken breasts and pound with a mallet to 1/8".
• Heat 2 tablespoons each of butter and olive oil in a skillet. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon.
• Heat the remaining butter and oil over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken, turning once until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and reserve.
• Add the shallots or scallions to the pan, scraping any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Saute until tender.
• Add wine and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce by half.
• Add cream, salt and pepper. Add chicken and mushrooms back into the pan and reheat.

CRISPY PIZZA WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN, SCALLIONS, AND SMOKY SWEET B

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for barbecue in a small saucepan and simmer frequently until reduced, about 15-20 minutes. Makes about 1 1/2 cups sauce.
• Preheat over to 450 degrees.
• Brush dough very lightly with olive oil.
• Bake untopped dough for about 5 minutes until it is dry but not browning.
• Remove from oven, spread evenly with barbecue sauce and sprinkle with chicken and scallions.
• Bake for another 5-7 minutes or until edges are crispy and lightly browned.