Friday, April 6, 2012

Quick and Easy Broccoli Chicken


Got this recipe off the rice-a-roni box and I've loved it. It's easy and delicious.
Ingredients:
1 box Rice-a-Roni, chicken flavor
2 tbsp margarine or butter
1 tsp dried basil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 c. broccoli flowerettes
1 tomato, chopped
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Saute' rice-vermicelli mix with margarine in large skillet on medium heat until golden brown. Add 2 c. water, special seasonings and basil. Bring to a boil on high heat. Place chicken on rice. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 min. Stir in broccoli and tomato. Cover; simmer another 10 min or until rice is tender and chicken is completely cooked. Spring with cheese. Cover and let stand 3 minutes. Enjoy!

Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan Dinner


This recipe is delicious and so easy.
Ingredients:
6 small boneless, sinless chicken breasts (I use 4)
1 packet Shake-n-Bake Parmesan mix
2 cups basic spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzerella cheese
1 tsp. dried oregano
3 cups hot cooked spaghetti noodles
4 1/2 cups hot steamed broccoli
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400*. Coat chicken with shake-n-bake mix. Spray a 9x13in baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken in single layer in dish. Bake 20 min or until chicken is cooked through (and at least 170* with meat thermometer). Top eveningly with spaghetti sauce, then cheese; sprinkle with oregano. Bake an additional 5 min or until cheese is melted. Serve over spaghetti alongside broccoli.