Easy Chicken And Broccoli Recipe Packets

EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook and stir on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. or until browned.
• Add broccoli, soup and water; stir. Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice. Top with cheese; cover. Cook on low heat 5 min.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI PACKETS

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Top each with broccoli, onion, lemon juice and butter. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

FOIL-PACK CHICKEN & BROCCOLI DINNER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Combine stuffing mix and water; spoon onto centers of 6 large sheets heavy-duty foil. Top with remaining ingredients; fold to make 6 packets.
• Place in single layer on rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Remove packets from oven; let stand 5 min. Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packets.

SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI PESTO PACKETS

Steps:

• For the foil packs: Place an oven rack in the lower third position. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mustard, smoked paprika and salt. Add the kielbasa, broccoli and onion. Toss well to coat with the seasonings.
• Tear off six 18-by-12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (if you don't have heavy-duty foil, use double sheets). Lay a sprig of rosemary in the middle of each. Divide the ingredients among the sheets, keeping them in a snug layer in the center of each piece of foil. Bring the short sides of the foil together at the top and fold down several times, leaving some air space above the food. Fold the other 2 sides in and crimp to seal. The packets should be rectangular in shape and tightly sealed all around, with an air pocket at the top.
• Place the packets, with space between them, directly on the oven rack in the lower third and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and let rest a few minutes, then carefully open the packets. Dollop with some of the Pesto and serve with lemon wedges.
• Campfire Variation: You can also cook the foil packs in the coals of a campfire. The flames should be out, with just hot coals remaining. Spread the coals in an even layer. Ideally, you should be able to hold your hand about 6 inches above the coals for 4 or 5 seconds before having to take it away for the right temperature. Add the packets to the coals. You should hear gentle (but not aggressive) sizzling noises within a few minutes. If they're sizzling too loudly or not at all, move the packets around occasionally until they're sizzling gently again. The packets may take a few minutes less on the coals, about 18 minutes, if your coals are at the right temperature.
• Combine the basil, pistachios, Parmesan, salt and garlic in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and pulse to make a coarse paste. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream to make a smooth pesto.

EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta mixture.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through.
• Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.

FOIL-PACK CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine stuffing mix and water; spoon evenly onto centers of six large sheets of heavy-duty foil. Top each with one chicken breast and 2/3 cup broccoli. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and bacon bits, then drizzle evenly with dressing.
• Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place foil packets in single layer in 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (170 degrees F). Remove packets from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Place one packet on each of six dinner plates. Cut slits in foil with sharp knife to release steam before opening.