Zesty Italian Chicken For Two Recipes

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN II

Steps:

• To Marinate: Pour salad dressing into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, seal bag and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight (the longer you marinate, the more taste the chicken will absorb).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining marinade. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Turn chicken occasionally while baking.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. on each side or until chicken is evenly browned on both sides.
• Mix broth, dressing and italian seasoning until blended; stir in onions. Pour over chicken. Bring just to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min.
• Stir in broccoli and cheese; cook, covered, 3 to 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is done (165ºF).

CROCK POT ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart crockpot.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is cooked thoroughly and potatoes are tender.

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
• Stir in onion, salt, oregano and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.
• Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream and chiles into chicken mixture. Spoon mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down over sauce in dish. Spoon remaining 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over tortillas. Cover with foil.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Bake uncovered 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle individual servings with lettuce and tomato.

ZESTY ITALIAN DRESSING SPICE MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt, and Cajun seasoning.
• Store the spice mix in a tightly sealed container, and use as needed.
• To make dressing, whisk together the vinegar, oil, water and 2 tbls. of the spice mix. Enjoy!

ZESTY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS FOR TWO RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square 2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Stir in onion, salt, oregano and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool 5 minutes. Meanwhile, spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish. Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream and chiles into chicken mixture. Spoon mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down over sauce in dish. Spoon remaining 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over tortillas. Cover with foil. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Bake uncovered 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle individual servings with lettuce and tomato.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.2. Mix remaining ingredients brush half of mayonnaise mixture on chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.)NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 375 (Calories from Fat 245) Fat 27g (Saturated 6g) Cholesterol 105mg Sodium 220mg Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 31g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: 4 Medium-Fat Meat 1 1/2 FatZesty Italian Chicken with Sweet Potatoes: Peel 4 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Increase mayonnaise and zesty Italian dressing to 1/3 cup each. Continue as directed in steps 1 and 2 except, after baking chicken 30 minutes, turn chicken and arrange sweet potatoes around chicken. Brush chicken and sweet potatoes with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.)From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add chicken; cook on medium heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and dressing; mix lightly. Top with cheese.