CHICKEN FOR EVERYTHING

PREHEAT OVEN TO 425
RUB CHICKEN LIBERALLY WITH OIL
SEASON AS DESIRED
BAKE COVERD 20 MINUTES
BAKE UNCOVERED 20
DONE ONCE INTERNAL TEMP IS 165


THROW IN ANY RECIPE THAT REQUIRED COOKED CHICKEN

JERSEY MIKE'S CHICKEN SALAD

4 cups finely diced chicken
1 cup diced celery
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup mayo
Mix well and serve on buns, lettuce leaves or crackers

**See post for CHICKEN FOR EVERYTHING for perfectly baked chicken

For this salad I like to season with black pepper, seasoning salt (Johnny's), garlic seasoning (Johnny's)

BBQ CHIP CHICKEN

8 oz BBQ chips crushed into small bits in the bag
2 lbs boneless chicken in strips, nuggets or think cutlets

Marinade the chicken in one of the following for at least 4 hours
Shake in the chips to coat
Place on a cooling rack in a baking pan
Bake 30 minutes on 375degrees flipping the chicken at 15 minutes

Marinade #1
1 Cup Mayo
3 TBL Dijon Mustard
Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Black Pepper to your desired preference

Marinade #2
1 Cup BBQ Sauce
3 TBL Mayo
Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Black Pepper to your desired preference

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN AND ORZO

3 Cups Chicken Broth

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1-2 tsp lemon pepper, plus enough to sprinkle over top after assembled

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp cumin

1 TBL cornstarch

Zest of 2 lemons

1/2 cup lemon juice

2 cups orzo

1 garlic clove

4-6 chicken breasts thin cut or pounded (can also cut into bite size cubes, see note below)

4 TBL butter cut into chunks

Lemon slices, optional

Paprika, optional

Put all but chicken, butter and lemon slices in 9x13 pan. Mix well to incorporate everything together.

Top with chicken breasts butter chunks and more lemon pepper and paprika if using for color.

Top with lemon slices

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes until internal temp is 165.

Note: if using chicken chunks, you can stir everything together, then top with butter, lemon pepper and lemon slices.

PASTINA - "ITALIAN PENICILLIN"

4 Cups chicken broth
6 Cups water
1-2 TBL chicken bouillon
3 celery ribs cut in half
3 carrots peeled and cut in half
6 whole garlic cloves
1 whole onion quartered, yellow or white
Pastina
Fresh Grated parmesan

Bring bouillon, water and all the veggies to a boil

Cover and turn to medium low heat and simmer for 45 minutes

Add softened veggies with 1-2 cups of the cooking liquid to a blender and blend until smooth

Once silky-smooth pour back into pot and mix all together

Cook your favorite pastina separately and put some in each mug/bowl

Cover with the broth mixture

Top with parmesan



Optional mix ins
A few whole peppercorns
Salt
1-2 cups of tomato sauce
A little cayenne pepper to kill parasites and chest infections
Shredded cooked chicken breast
A drizzle of olive oil
Parsley, fresh or dried

PARMESAN RANCH CHICKEN

4-6 chicken breasts, pounded thin
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream
1 cup parmesan, fresh grated, not canned
2 TBL ranch seasoning
S&P to taste

Lay chicken in a 9x13 baking dish
Mix the remaining ingredients and top each breast evenly
Bake uncovered 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes until 165 degrees internal
Broil 2-5 minutes if you desire a more browned top

Sprinkle with parsley if desired

CHICKEN and STUFFING 2 WAYS

OVEN BAKE or CROCK POT INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

INGREDIENTS and QUANTITY ARE THE SAME FOR BOTH

2-2.5 lbs chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
Swiss cheese (optional)
1 cup sour cream
2 cans cream of . . . soup
1 tsp season salt or Cajun seasoning
2 boxes stove stop stuffing
1/2 can water (only when baking)

IF BAKING
In a 9x13
Put your chicken breast pieces
Top with Swiss is using
Mix together, sour cream, soup and seasoning then pour over top
Mix water with stove top to moisten then pour over sour cream mix
Cover tightly with foil to trap steam
Bake at 375 degrees 40-45 minutes until chicken is 165 degrees internal.


IF USING CROCK POT
Place chicken in crock

Top with Swiss if using

Mix together, sour cream, soup and seasoning and pour over top
Sprinkle stuffing in dry
Cook on low 5-6 hours or high 3-4 hours

VARIATION

Add frozen mixed veggies on top of chicken before cheese and sauce to change it up.

JALAPENO POPPER CHICKEN

4 Chicken breast halves, pounded thin
8 oz cream cheese
4-5 diced jalapenos, or a 4 oz can
1/2-1 tsp cajun seasoning
Sharp Cheddar cheese, to taste
Bacon Crumbles, to tast

Put the chicken in a baking dish
Mix the cream cheese, jalapenos and seasoning together then top each breast
Sprinkle with cheese
Bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes until internal temp is 165 degrees.
Sprinkle with bacon crumbles

PULLED BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
4 TBL butter
1 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
2 TBL ranch seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Put all in crock pot on low for 8 hours
Shred and serve on buns with blue cheese slaw (recipe on blog)

PULLED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES

2 lbs boneless skinless breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 cups your favorite bbq sauce
1 TBL Worstershire sauce
2 TBL apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook all in crock pot on low 8 hours

Shred and serve on buns with blue cheese slaw (see recipe on blog)

GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN

4 half boneless skinless breasts
8 TBL butter, cut into pats
1 tsp paprika
6 cloves, fresh garlic
Salt & pepper to taste

Put everything into crock and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Shred and serve with rice, potatoes or noodles.

ANGEL RICE CHICKEN

Mix together and put into a greased 9x13 pan
1 cup long grain rice
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size cubes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cans cream of . . . . .
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp season salt

Top with
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 TBL melted butter

Bake covered for 35 minutes at 375 degrees

Remove foil
Add 1 cup mozzarella


Bake uncovered 10 minutes.

To cook in crock pot

Add all to the crock except mozzarella and cook on low 6 hours.

Top with mozzarella cook 10-15 minutes for cheese to melt.

TACO CUPS

Tostitoes Scoops
All your favorite taco toppings --

Taco Meat
Shredded Lettuce
Diced Tomatoes
Cheese
Olives
Sour Cream
Salsa
Etc.

Set it up salad bar style and have fun customizing your perfect bite.

SHEET PAN ENCHILADAS

2lbs Taco Meat of your choice
16oz queso quesadilla shredded cheese
8oz Mexican blend shredded cheese
18 Corn Tortillas, cut into triangles or squares
28oz Enchilada Sauce
10oz Enchilada Sauce
18 Corn Tortillas cut into triangles or squares

Optional:
Sliced black olives
Sliced pickled jalapenos

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a jelly roll pan.
In a large bowl combine meat, half of each cheese, 28oz enchilada sauce. Mix well.
Stir in tortilla pieces and evenly coat.
Pour onto baking pan
Sprinkle on Remaining Cheese and optional toppings, if using
Drizzle with 10oz Enchilada Sauce
Bake for 25 minutes

Garnish with Lettuce, tomatoes sour cream

BEEF WITH RED SAUCE
CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE AND A CAN OF GREEN CHILIES

ORANGE CHICKEN - COSTCO FROZEN KOPYKAT

Serves 4

NUGGETS

Frozen or . . .

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
3 large eggs whisked
⅓ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Oil for frying

SAUCE
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Optional garnish
1 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 orange zested
1 tablespoon green onion sliced

Cook frozen nuggets or . . . .

Heat 3 inches of oil in a large pan to 360°.

Place the chicken breast pieces in a large bowl. Combine the eggs, cornstarch, flour and salt and pour over the chicken and toss to coat well.

Fry some of the chicken in the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. When the chicken is golden brown, remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.

Continue until all the chicken has been fried.

In another pan, simmer the orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil for 3 minutes. Stir the cornstarch into the water and whisk into the sauce. Continue to cook until the sauce begins to thicken.

Add the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.

Serve with a sprinkle of zest, green onions and sesame seeds.

GOLDEN MUSHROOM CHICKEN

2 lbs chicken
8 oz mushrooms
1 can gold mushroom soup
1/2 can water
4 oz cream cheese

Put all in crock pot low 6-8 hours.
Or bake at 350 degrees covered for 50 minutes.

MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN

SERVES 6

2 pounds Chicken Breast frozen or fresh

1 1-oz package Ranch Seasoning Mix or 1 ½ Tablespoons

1 0.87-oz package Chicken Gravy Mix or turkey gravy mix

5-6 medium Pepperoncini

4 Tablespoons Butter cut into pieces

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot.

Add the ranch dressing mix and gravy mix, making sure it covers all sides of the chicken.

Place the pepperoncini and butter on top of the chicken, then cover with a lid.

Cook chicken on high for about 4 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours.

Once the chicken is easily shreddable, shred using two forks and use as desired. Enjoy!

DUMP AND BAKE KOPY KAT KFC BOWL

In a 9x13 layer

Mashed Potatoes

Cheese

Corn

Popcorn Chicken

Chicken Gravy

A little more cheese

Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes

BUSY NIGHT CHICKEN RANCH CASSEROLE

2-3 cups cooked chicken

1 can cream of . . . soup

1 packet Ranch Seasoning

1/2 - 1 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Mix together in a casserole dish

Top with tater tots

Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese

Bake at 375 35-45 minutes or until those tater tots are golden

CREAMY GARLIC PARM CHICKEN

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Season the chicken breasts with pepper and salt on both sides.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have a golden-brown color. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Pour in the chicken broth and stir with a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer for about 2-3 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream (or half-and-half). Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.

Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until it melts into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more chicken broth or cream to reach your desired consistency.

Stir in the dried thyme and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and soak up some of the creamy sauce.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Serve the Creamy Chicken with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese over rice, pasta, or with your favorite side dish. Enjoy the deliciousness!