Chicken=Boring?

Pearcecat
Pearcecat Posts: 68
edited September 2024 in Recipes
Hi all,
I have two large chicken fillets in the fridge for tonight's dinner. I am a bit bored of making them Mexican style or putting them in a curry. Would anyone have any chicken pasta recipes or stuffed chicken recipes that they could share?
I also have low-fat creme fraiche, herbs, parmesan, lots of veg, pasta, potatoes and rice in the kitchen. Lookin forward to your suggestions!

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  • 1113cw
    1113cw Posts: 830 Member
    I don't have an recipe but I like to make a little pocket in them and stuff them with spinach, goat cheese and roasted red peppers. Then I bake off in the oven. You could really stuff them with any veggies and mix it up. Sometimes I'll try it with whatever I have laying around.

    The other way I like chicken is with marinated in lemon & garlic and fresh herbs (like basil or cilantro) then broiled or grilled.
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    Do you have a George Foreman grill? Throw some Mrs. Dash on them and grill those bad boys...Then you can make Chicken Sandwiches with veggies on the side!
  • vartanfan71
    vartanfan71 Posts: 62 Member
    add some parmesan cheese on them and bake them! They are yummy!
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Poor chickens. Not only do they get killed in their millions but people find the meat they are killed for boring!
  • neonpink
    neonpink Posts: 203 Member
    Parmesan chicken
    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5987/parmesan-spring-chicken

    That's just one recipe there are loads of chicken recipes on the BBC good food website and you can search for low calorie options.

    Katy
  • Dnsnyder
    Dnsnyder Posts: 263 Member
    Stuffed Chicken breast:

    After trimming and rinsing in cold water, butterfly each chicken breast.
    Layer baby spinach, fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, and feta cheese on bottom side of butterflied chicken breast. Season with pepper, onion powder, and other desired spices.
    Fold top side of chicken breast over stuffing. You may use cooking twine to tie chicken breast together, I don't find this neccessary.
    Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

    Serve with vegetable of choice (broccoli, cooked spinach, raw spinach salad, side salad, etc) and starch of choice (brown rice, seasoned and baked red potatoes, whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce, etc.)

    Very delicious!!
  • Pearcecat
    Pearcecat Posts: 68
    Thanks to everyone for taking the time out to reply..they are all really nice suggestions. I'm looking forward to dinner tonight!
  • charc16
    charc16 Posts: 147 Member
    I just discovered Philidelphia Cooking Cream (in the store by the cream cheese). Only 110 calories for a whole serving, but I only use half a serving for myself and it is pleanty. It is SO GOOD! They have tons of different flavors. I have only tried the savory garlic one, but I have heard others are good too! I just cut up a bunch of different veggies (whatever I have around the house) and cook them on top of the stove, add my chicked (pre-cooked) and add in the cooking cream (serving size is 2 tablespoons). When my pasta is done I toss it all together. The serving size is 1 cup for the pasta, so I can usually get two meals out of it (for myself) all for just around 300 calories! It is so yummy!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Poor chickens. Not only do they get killed in their millions but people find the meat they are killed for boring!

    I know I'm going to regret this, but...do you ever have anything nice to say? I see you commenting all over the place and I have YET to see ONE positive comment anywhere. This site is supposed to be for motivation and honey, that AIN'T what you're sellin'
  • lizzys
    lizzys Posts: 841 Member
    i put mine on the george forman grill because i'M doing dr atkins but you can brine the chicken in some water and some of your favorite spices than you can fry in a littel olive oil
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Stuffed Chicken breast:

    After trimming and rinsing in cold water, butterfly each chicken breast.
    Layer baby spinach, fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, and feta cheese on bottom side of butterflied chicken breast. Season with pepper, onion powder, and other desired spices.
    Fold top side of chicken breast over stuffing. You may use cooking twine to tie chicken breast together, I don't find this neccessary.
    Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

    Serve with vegetable of choice (broccoli, cooked spinach, raw spinach salad, side salad, etc) and starch of choice (brown rice, seasoned and baked red potatoes, whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce, etc.)

    Very delicious!!

    that sounds amazing! I have some gorgonzola left at home, think that would work just as well??
  • Angiebug1969
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
    My family goes crazy over chicken kebabs! (if you don't have metal skewers, then SOAK the bamboo ones first, and it will splinter less!!)

    Either cube or slice chicken & rub with fresh minced garlic, a drizzle of sesame oil, salt & pepper to taste.
    Toss them on the grill until done. :)

    We serve them with jasmine rice & grilled veggies!
  • Angiebug1969
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
    Stuffed Chicken breast:

    After trimming and rinsing in cold water, butterfly each chicken breast.
    Layer baby spinach, fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, and feta cheese on bottom side of butterflied chicken breast. Season with pepper, onion powder, and other desired spices.
    Fold top side of chicken breast over stuffing. You may use cooking twine to tie chicken breast together, I don't find this neccessary.
    Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

    Serve with vegetable of choice (broccoli, cooked spinach, raw spinach salad, side salad, etc) and starch of choice (brown rice, seasoned and baked red potatoes, whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce, etc.)

    Very delicious!!

    that sounds amazing! I have some gorgonzola left at home, think that would work just as well??

    I've done this same thing with salmon... but adding a few pine nuts (although I'm not sure that "makes" the recipe)... it is unbelievably good!!
  • MisdemeanorM
    MisdemeanorM Posts: 3,493 Member
    A really good really easy one!

    Cut into strips. Dip into a honey / apricot jam mixture (recipe calls for 1/2C honey and 1T apricot jam. I used pear since it's what i had. raspberry would probably be good to, possibly.) Then dip in Panko bread crumbs. Bake until done and crispy. I think probably at 350. I put them on a wire rack on the pan so both sides browned and didn't stick, instead of putting them right on the cookie sheet.

    You can make it with a citrus rice pilaf. Google a recipe there. Very tasty!
  • Pearcecat
    Pearcecat Posts: 68
    Arrgh!!..Too many nice recipes and not enough chicken!!. Thanks again for all of the ideas..keep them coming!
  • PoppyinBoulder
    PoppyinBoulder Posts: 103
    What exactly are Panko bread crumbs.
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Panko bread crumbs are a Japanese style of breads crumbs that are crunchier in texture. They aren't finely ground like regular bread crumbs, so you can get that crunch that you normally get with fried!
  • wonnder1
    wonnder1 Posts: 460
    2 egg whites in a shallow bowl, and crushed cornflake crumbs, paprika and mixed herbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken into egg whites, then into cornflake crumbs. Panko would work too, I like the sweetness of cornflakes.

    Place dipped chicken on a baking tray coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.
  • Dnsnyder
    Dnsnyder Posts: 263 Member
    Stuffed Chicken breast:

    After trimming and rinsing in cold water, butterfly each chicken breast.
    Layer baby spinach, fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, and feta cheese on bottom side of butterflied chicken breast. Season with pepper, onion powder, and other desired spices.
    Fold top side of chicken breast over stuffing. You may use cooking twine to tie chicken breast together, I don't find this neccessary.
    Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

    Serve with vegetable of choice (broccoli, cooked spinach, raw spinach salad, side salad, etc) and starch of choice (brown rice, seasoned and baked red potatoes, whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce, etc.)

    Very delicious!!

    that sounds amazing! I have some gorgonzola left at home, think that would work just as well??

    Yeah, I bet gorgonzola would be great! Or any other white cheese of choice: low fat cottage cheese, low fat riccotta cheese, real mozarella cheese....I think any of these would be great substitutions.
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    I found a few good recipes on allrecipes.com
    one was procutto(sp) and apple stuffed chicken
  • britachu
    britachu Posts: 157
    I like to boil or grill it, mix with buffalo sauce (Franks Red Hot is my favorite), then throw it in a low-fat wrap with lettuce, tomatoes, and some feta cheese. YUM!
  • PantalaNagaPampa
    PantalaNagaPampa Posts: 1,031 Member
    a couple good ideas here. bump for later

    like 1113CW, i like to stuff mine, butterfly them add in low fat mozz and ricotta with spinach
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    My family all love a really simple poached chicken breast - simmer them in good chicken stock for about 15-20 minutes.

    Any leftovers are great in salads and sandwiches, and the leftover stock is excellent for soups or risotto.
  • lil_missfit
    lil_missfit Posts: 565 Member
    Stuffed Chicken breast:

    After trimming and rinsing in cold water, butterfly each chicken breast.
    Layer baby spinach, fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, and feta cheese on bottom side of butterflied chicken breast. Season with pepper, onion powder, and other desired spices.
    Fold top side of chicken breast over stuffing. You may use cooking twine to tie chicken breast together, I don't find this neccessary.
    Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

    Serve with vegetable of choice (broccoli, cooked spinach, raw spinach salad, side salad, etc) and starch of choice (brown rice, seasoned and baked red potatoes, whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce, etc.)

    Very delicious!!

    yum!!
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