Best Twenty Minute Chicken Recipes

TWENTY MINUTE CHICKEN

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Chicken cooked in a pan and then baked in the oven with mushrooms and onions. Fast and absolutely delicious!

Provided by CELIADAYAGI

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
½ large onion, chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages sliced fresh button mushrooms
¼ cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash chicken breasts, pat dry with paper towels, and cut each breast in half.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken briefly, turning until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms, onions, and garlic, if using; cook until they are nice and soft, about 5 minutes.
Pour contents of both skillets into a baking dish, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 160.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TWENTY-MINUTE CHICKEN STEW

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Categories Chicken

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 medium red-skin potatoes, 1-inch dice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 1/2 cups canned, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) peas, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

Preparation Time: Approximately 5 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes Preparation: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender, stirring often, about 1 minute. Add the chicken breast and potatoes, and sauté until the chicken loses its raw look, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add flour, thyme and sage, and stir until the chicken is coated with flour. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil, stirring often. Turn down to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in the peas, carrots, green beans and milk, and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired. Keep warm or serve immediately. Servings: 6 Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 270; Total fat 5g; Saturated fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 490mg; Carbohydrate 27g; Fiber 4g; Protein 29g; Vitamin A 90%DV*; Vitamin C 25%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 15%DV *Daily Value