I have tons of Chicken Breasts!!!

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  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    Not at helpful, but if you take the word "chicken" out of the title, it makes me giggle like a 10 year old boy. As I said, not at ALL helpful.

    Sounds like you've got some great recipes here though_- I second the chicken/salsa/ crockpot thing! I just use chicken and an jar of salsa in mine, shred the chicken when it's done ( after about 6 hours on low) and then use it in soft shell tacos with all your fav fixin's. Yummy! Even my 7 and 3 year olds gobbled it up!
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  • 2jayjaysmom
    2jayjaysmom Posts: 248 Member
    bump for later...super great ideas posted so far
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    Asian Spiced Chicken and Beans (7 weight watcher points)


    1/2 Cup dry packaged Navy Beans or 1(15 ounces) can Navy Beans, rinsed and drained.

    1/2 Cup dry packaged Red Beans or 1(15 ounce) can Red beans, rinsed and drained.

    1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

    3 large carrots, diagonally sliced

    2 to 3 teaspoons minced garlic, to taste

    2 to 3 teaspoons minced ginger root or 1 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger, to taste

    1 (14 1/2 ounces) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

    2 Tablespoons cornstarch

    1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper

    2 to 3 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

    4 Cups cooked rice

    Sliced green onions and tops, for garnish

    Chopped peanuts for garnish


    If using dry beans, in a large saucepan, place dry beans and cover with 2 inches water; heat to boiling; let boil, uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and set aside for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Drain soaking water and rinse beans. Place soaked OR canned beans, chicken, carrots, garlic, ginger and 1 1/4 cups of the chicken broth in slow cooker; stir well. Cover and cook on low until beans are tender about 5 1/2 to 6 hours.



    Turn slow cooker to high. Combine cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup broth and stir into mixture in cooker; stir in crushed red pepper. Cover and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in soy sauce. Serve over rice; sprinkle with green onions and peanuts.



    Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

    Per serving: WW Points: 7 Calories: 375 Fat: 3g Fiber: 10g Carbs: 56g Sodium: 285mg Protein: 30g Chol: 46mg
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  • FITnFIRM4LIFE
    FITnFIRM4LIFE Posts: 818 Member
    Bump Thanks they all sound yum!
  • Yes2HealthyAriel
    Yes2HealthyAriel Posts: 453 Member
    I like to dice it and cook it with a lil bit of taco seasoning and onions, and then put on a low calorie wrap with some low fat cheese, salsa, avocado, and any other fixings I may have for a wrap.

    Another thing I do is put chicken in pot with some water and cook until chicken is fork tender, drain off fat. Then chop chicken up and add back to broth, add some rice, veggies and seasoning and cook to make a delicious chicken and rice soup.
  • IntoTheSky
    IntoTheSky Posts: 390 Member
    I cook about 8 chicken breasts a month in the crock pot all day while I am at work one day with some celery, pepper, leeks, onion and garlic (with some low sodium chicken broth), come home and shred it all, put it in ziplock baggies with some of the liquid and freeze it. That makes about 6-7 meals worth for a family of 4. I use it to make chicken pot pie, chicken tacos, chicken enchiladas, chicken sloppy joes, chicken salad etc...... Just grab a bag out of the freezer and my dinner is half cooked already.
  • Bump for later.... just be careful watch your boneless skinless chicken breasts, as I know some have rib meat added etc and get up around 170-200 calories per 4 oz, while it should be more in the 100-110 range. So double check nutrition info as not all boneless skinless chicken breasts are created equal and you may think you're making a good choice when it actually has quite a few calories! :)
  • DERBS21
    DERBS21 Posts: 33 Member
    If you have a crock pot, salsa chicken is yummy and so easy to make. I put 2 or 3 boneless chicken breasts in the crock(it actually makes a ton so unless you're feeding a crowd you won't need more than that) along with salsa, black beans, sometimes canned corn. I season the chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin first, then add everything else on top. Cook on low for no more than 6 hours. Eat it in tortillas, over rice, or just in a bowl. I like to garnish with a little lite sour cream and reduced fat shredded cheddar.


    That sounds wonderful!
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    great chicken recipes
  • jennmore52
    jennmore52 Posts: 13 Member
    bump. I love chicken no matter how its cooked, always looking for new ways to fix it.
  • medwards89
    medwards89 Posts: 97 Member
    Another crock pot recipe coming your way!

    3-4 chicken breasts.
    1 cup hotsauce
    1 packet dry ranch mix.

    Put all in the crock pot on low for 6 hours. I usually do it overnight so I have it for lunch. Hand shred the chicken. Great with rice or in a tortilla. I really like using Special K chips (salt flavor), put the chicken on top. Since you use the Special K chips you can even add some onions and cheese and pretend it's nachos!

    Edit: I'm not sure who posted this, I found this recipe here on MFP.

    YUM!!!!!
  • Brandon74
    Brandon74 Posts: 453 Member
    Another crock pot recipe coming your way!

    3-4 chicken breasts.
    1 cup hotsauce
    1 packet dry ranch mix.

    Put all in the crock pot on low for 6 hours. I usually do it overnight so I have it for lunch. Hand shred the chicken. Great with rice or in a tortilla. I really like using Special K chips (salt flavor), put the chicken on top. Since you use the Special K chips you can even add some onions and cheese and pretend it's nachos!

    Edit: I'm not sure who posted this, I found this recipe here on MFP.

    I might have to try this out. I cooked chicken in the crockpot once a few years ago and it didn't turn out that great. This does sound pretty good though.
  • katiwagner
    katiwagner Posts: 82 Member
    bump
  • bcerz811
    bcerz811 Posts: 39 Member
    One of my favorite ways to eat chicken breasts is to take 2 of them, sprinkle marjoram, garlic powder, and onion powder on them, and then put them on the george forman grill, or bake them. Then I eat half of one (about 2 oz) for dinner with some other side, and the rest are great for sandwiches during the week, chicken salad, or even to take another half and cut it up into small cubes with steamed broccoli as a snack for work. The marjoram tastes delicious with the garlic and onion powder, and it's pretty low cal on the george forman grill, or baked because all the fat drains out.
  • BruhManFif
    BruhManFif Posts: 136 Member
    Oh I love this thread...

    I think I need to invest in a crockpot
  • smaryamf
    smaryamf Posts: 31 Member
    bump for later:)
  • lauren0985
    lauren0985 Posts: 48 Member
    AMAZING chicken recipe for ya:

    You need:
    Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (or breast would work)
    Garlic Salt
    Pepper
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Spiceworld minced garclic(in a jar)

    Set oven to bake at 350, put garlic salt and lots of pepper on each piece of chicken and brown both sides in olive oil, place in baking dish. Use 1/2 of the garlic in the jar in an on the chicken in the baking dish, pour 1 cup of olive oil over the chicken. cover with foil bake at 350 for an hour and a half to 2 hours...it basically falls apart and is sooo moist and yummy!!!! Definately should try it sometime