CHICKEN ITALIANO
Spaghetti sauce, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese give this saucy chicken thigh and pasta dish its tasty Italian flavor.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield Makes 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add chicken to drippings in pan; cook 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Transfer chicken to plate.
- Add carrots, celery and onions to drippings in pan; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Stir in pasta sauce and dressing. Add chicken and any juices from plate; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Drain pasta; place on plate. Top with chicken mixture; sprinkle with bacon, basil and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g
SAUCY CHICKEN ITALIANO
How'd we get the saucy and the Italiano in this easy chicken dish? KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing and a cup of blended Italian cheeses.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 to 4 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides.
- Add vegetables, broth and dressing; cover. Cook on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is done (165°F).
- Spoon vegetables onto platter; top with chicken, sauce and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 33 g
SMOTHERED CHICKEN ITALIANO
From Miami, Florida, Mary Kretschmer writes, "This is one of my husband's favorites and has become an 'old reliable' to serve dinner guests. It's impressive and tasty but so easy to prepare."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the oregano, garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub over chicken. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. , Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine ricotta cheese and remaining salt and pepper; spoon over chicken. Top with tomatoes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Top with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUCY ITALIAN CHICKEN & TOMATOES
Make and share this Saucy Italian Chicken & Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken, tomatoes and mushrooms in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Combine dressing, soup mix, oregano and bay leaves.
- Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables and bake 1-1 1/4 hours at 350°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 696.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 17.3
SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN
My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce, it's especially good served over pasta or rice. —Deanna D'Auria, Banning, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with chicken and pasta. If desired, top with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SAUCY GARLIC CHICKEN
Roasted garlic lends a rich flavor to this appetizing chicken entree, and it complements the spinach nicely. Ideal for entertaining, the recipe can be assembled in advance and popped in the oven when guests arrive. -Joanna Johnson, Flower Mound, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
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°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 55g protein.
CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN
Italian salad dressing mix is like a secret weapon for adding flavor to this creamy chicken dish. Served over rice or pasta, this Italian dressing chicken is rich, delicious and special enough for company. -Maura McGee, Tallahassee, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine salad dressing mix and water; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Remove chicken. Cool slightly; shred meat with two forks. Return to slow cooker., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and soup until blended. Stir in mushrooms. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 1 hour longer. Serve with pasta or rice. If desired, sprinkle with oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 1556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
PRESSURE-COOKER SAUCY ITALIAN CHICKEN
To make this in the slow cooker, cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Plate and top with cheese. -Marisa Loper, Sammamish, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with tomatoes, artichokes, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Sprinkle with cheeses before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 1303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.
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