Best Chicken In The Garden Recipes

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GARDEN CHICKEN



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This colorful, delicious casserole is not only flavor packed, but it is also a sight to behold. You can't beat this boutiful dish for family or company.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow squash, julienned
1 small zucchini, julienned
1 red sweet bell pepper, julienned
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
2 teaspoons pesto sauce mix
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta, cooked al dente, drained
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken and garlic in butter for 15 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • With butter in skillet, saute squash, zucchini, and sweet bell pepper and cook just until tender crisp.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter and add flour, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, and pesto seasoning. Stir to form a paste.
  • Over medium high heat, gradually add broth, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • Stir in cream and heat thoroughly.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken vegetables, broth-cream mixture, and drained pasta.
  • Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of casserole and return to oven for 5 minutes.

CHICKEN IN A GARDEN



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Here's the perfect recipe for someone on a weight-reduction diet. Low calorie, low fat, low carb. I am listing the spices I usually use with it, but you can play around and add whatever appeals to you. Great recipe to empty out your vegetable drawer when you need to use up some vegs. The same friend that gave me the Chicken Elia recipe (#104990) gave me this one. I usually serve it over rice.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 boneless skinless chicken breast (can be frozen, just add baking time)
1 slice onion
1 -1 1/2 cup of chopped vegetables, your choice
1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
1 teaspoon parsley flakes or 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken breast on large square of tin foil.
  • Place onion on top of chicken.
  • Place vegetables on top of onion slice.
  • Pour on Kitchen Bouquet.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Seal tin foil around chicken and vegetables.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, add about 15 minutes if the chicken is frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 139.7, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 25.3

CHICKEN GARDEN MEDLEY



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After my family sampled this dish at a friend's house, it quickly became a favorite-especially with our teenage daughters, who request it at least once a week! -Dohreen Winkler, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute chicken and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add vegetables. Cook until crisp-tender; remove from skillet and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and heat through. Add chicken and vegetables; stir until well mixed. , Place pasta in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Pour chicken mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN



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For the perfect roast chicken dinner every time, try this popular recipe from Ina Garten, Food Network's Barefoot Contessa.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced
4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks
1 bulb of fennel, tops removed, and cut into wedges
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pin feathers and pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions, carrots, and fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, 20 sprigs of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.
  • Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.

CHICKEN GIARDINO (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)



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Make and share this Chicken Giardino (Olive Garden Copycat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced width-wise into 1/2-inch strips
2 small rosemary sprigs
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 bunch fresh asparagus (remove bottom inch of stem, cut remainder into 1-inch pieces)
1 zucchini, julienne cut
1 summer squash, julienne cut
2 roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, julienne cut
1 cup broccoli floret, blanched
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup spinach, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup carrot, julienne cut
1 lb farfalle pasta, cooked according to package directions (bow ties)

Steps:

  • SAUCE PREPARATION:.
  • MELT butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in thyme, garlic pepper and rosemary. Whisk to thoroughly blend and cook for 1 minute.
  • COMBINE chicken broth, water, wine, milk, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Add cornstarch and whisk until cornstarch has dissolved and there are no lumps.
  • ADD liquid mixture to sauce pan. Whisk all ingredients together and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
  • CHICKEN & VEGETABLES PREPARATION:.
  • COMBINE all chicken ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend well.
  • MARINATE for 30 minutes.
  • HEAT a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
  • SAUTE chicken strips until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • ADD all vegetables and saute until cooked through.
  • ADD cooked, drained pasta and sauce to saute pan. Stir until pasta is thoroughly coated with sauce.
  • TRANSFER to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley.

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