Saucy Skillet Chicken Recipes

SAUCY GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush bulbs with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place spinach in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil on both sides; place over spinach., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 2 cups cheese, nutmeg and remaining salt and pepper. , Transfer to a blender; squeeze softened garlic into blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken., Cover and bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° and sauce is bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with tomato and parsley if desired. , Freeze option: Substitute 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry for fresh spinach. Cool unbaked casserole and sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 425°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in chicken to read 170°.

SAUCY CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Saute chicken and peppers in a sprayed or lightly oiled skillet until browned on both sides. (about 5 minutes each side). Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds.
• Stir in cream cheese, broth, dressing, onions and basil. Cook stirring often until sauce begins to thicken and chicken is cooked through (170°F.).
• Stir in tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
• Serve over pasta or rice.

SAUCY SKILLET CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 4 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
• Add tomatoes and cheese sauce to skillet; stir. Cover.
• Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

EASY CHEESY SKILLET CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides. In the meantime, in a medium bowl combine the soup, milk and cheese. Mix together. When chicken is browned, pour mixture over chicken pieces. Cook over medium low heat until chicken is done and juices run clear. Serve.

SAUCY AND CREAMY CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add cream cheese, broth, dressing, onions and basil to skillet; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce begins to thicken. Stir in peas and tomatoes; top with chicken. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until peas are crisp-tender and mixture is heated through.
• Drain pasta. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.

SAUCY SKILLET CHICKEN

Steps:

• CHICKEN: Pour flour in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour, shakng off excess flour. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Reserve on clean plate.
• SAUCE: Add prosciutto to skillet and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain off any fat. Add butter and flour and cook stirring often for about 3 minutes. Add evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, about 3 -5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Return chicken to pan and turn to coat with sauce. Serve immediately.
• TIPS: Serve over rice with your favorite veggies.