Breasts...more specifically chicken breasts. ..

last_jennifer
last_jennifer Posts: 75 Member
edited November 25 in Recipes
Chicken breasts seem to be a awesome high protein good meal for me. However, what do you add to them ? I am seeking simple recipes with chicken breasts so I don't get burned out from eating them.
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  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    skinnytaste.com has some yummy chicken recipes ...which are easy to follow :)
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    I boil the chicken so I can shred it.
    I sautee diced tomato, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a little bit of oil.
    I add the shredded chicken to the sauteed veggies - add seasoned salt, pepper, and a little worchestershire sauce.
    Mix until all is well incorporated.

    This prepared chicken I use for tacos, tostadas, and enchiladas. :yum:
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    Preheat oven to 325*,lightly saute both sides...using any seasonings you like.Put skillet in oven,no lid needed for 15 minutes.
    Use thermometer or cut the breast to check for doneness.Cover with foil or lid for 1/2 hr.Dice & freeze ....add to salads,pasta,soup...just any dish you like chicken in.
  • ponycyndi
    ponycyndi Posts: 858 Member
    I just roast or crockpot mine with some seasoned salt. Once it's cooked, I can use it for meals all week, or portion it out and freeze. We like ours served with sides, on sandwiches, salads, or tacos, casseroles, etc.
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
    edited October 2015
    I've done this recipe a couple of times, it's pretty good. Marinate it the day before and throw on a grill or George Foreman.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/30522/unbelievable-chicken/

    Note that the allrecipes site is assuming you consume all the marinade - you can get more accurate macros if you calculate the actual amount of marinade absorbed.
  • joann
    joann Posts: 624 Member
    I love chicken breast cook in a slow cooker with salsa....yummm or just diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion,garlic and peppers ....(bell, and I like a hot pepper also) salt and pepper to taste..........oh yes delicious
  • last_jennifer
    last_jennifer Posts: 75 Member
    Thank you very much for all the great ideas!
  • BritttFittt
    BritttFittt Posts: 1 Member
    Crock pot Chicken Marsala!!!
  • 905browneyedgirl
    905browneyedgirl Posts: 7 Member
    I like to toss a couple of chicken breasts in the crockpot along with my favorite jarred spaghetti sauce. I shred the chicken once its cooked and the serve the mixture on top of zucchini noodles. I actually prefer this to traditional pasta.

    Take your favorite crockpot pulled pork recipe and switch out the pork for chicken breasts. Delicious served on fresh rolls and topped with coleslaw or on a baked sweet potato.
  • courtcassiefit
    courtcassiefit Posts: 76 Member
    I boil the chicken. Chop some, shred some add different Flavors - pesto, salsa, chilli, bbq, curry etc and throw it in a wrap, bread or over rice :)
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Shredded, in a smokey BBQ sauce.
  • bluefish86
    bluefish86 Posts: 842 Member
    Smash them with a mallot/rolling pin and season with garlic and onion powder and paprika, then pan fry. Pounding them thin will make them cook quicker - less time in the pan will make them tender and juicy.
  • last_jennifer
    last_jennifer Posts: 75 Member
    I so love all of these ideas!!!
  • ECTexan
    ECTexan Posts: 195 Member
    I mostly bake mine. Sometimes I just sprinkle Mrs Dash, taco seasoning, or whatever mixture of spices I have on hand. Marinate with different salad dressings, balsamic vinegar, etc. Top with things like cheese, pesto, salsa. Sometimes I coat in mayo/sour cream/greek yogurt and dust with bread crumbs or parmesan cheese. You can also do crushed pretzels, special k cereal, etc. The options are endless. Pinterest is a good resource.
  • Somebody_Loved
    Somebody_Loved Posts: 498 Member
    edited October 2015
    Last night I made parmesan baked chicken and it turned out amazing.

    Preheat oven to 375. Mix low fat mayonnaise with shredded parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush the mixture on top of the chicken breast (be sure to cover the entire chicken breast to prevent drying) and bake uncovered for 45 minutes (less if the chicken breasts are thinner). Comes out so juicy and tender and takes only a couple minutes to prep.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    I've made this twice in two weeks

    http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/roasted-chicken-breast-with-cherry-tomatoes-and-asparagus/#lEEAHRTuutpvm8MY.97
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
    joann wrote: »
    I love chicken breast cook in a slow cooker with salsa....yummm or just diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion,garlic and peppers ....(bell, and I like a hot pepper also) salt and pepper to taste..........oh yes delicious

    This. Put in a couple breasts, a jar or two of your favorite salsa, and cook in your slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low heat. You can shred it up and then eat it however you want. We'll use it for burritos, stuffed peppers or tomatoes, or even mix it with some chicken stock and beans for a spicy chicken soup.
  • pie_eyes
    pie_eyes Posts: 12,964 Member
    There's so many things you can do with chicken

    Make chicken spaghetti with broccoli

    Stuff chicken with mushrooms, spinach and pepperjack and swiss cheese

    Make a chicken BLT sandwich

    You can do more with chicken than beef or fish
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    I also love using this recipe - Mediterranean Lemon Chicken - very easy to make.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/8596/mediterranean-lemon-chicken/?internalSource=search%20result&referringContentType=search%20results
  • ariffianti
    ariffianti Posts: 72 Member
    joann wrote: »
    I love chicken breast cook in a slow cooker with salsa....yummm or just diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion,garlic and peppers ....(bell, and I like a hot pepper also) salt and pepper to taste..........oh yes delicious
    I have similar recipe for my chicken breast , , minus-cilantro
  • tayloralanj
    tayloralanj Posts: 137 Member
    Baked. I get a bottle of North Carolina BBQ sauce, throw it in with the chicken, 375 for an hour-ish. I throw in my potatoes at the same time, just quartered lengh-wise with some EVOO and Lowry's...I usually let the taters go a little longer than an hour to get them a bit crispy...but it's an efficient process for me.
  • notwaitin
    notwaitin Posts: 119 Member
    I always sautee onions, peppers, and jalapenos in a pan and add to whatever protein I'm eating...so simple and makes blah taste amazing. I ususally have a protein with my sautéed vegies and quinoa or rice or on salad.
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
    tayloralanj wrote: »
    Baked. I get a bottle of North Carolina BBQ sauce, throw it in with the chicken, 375 for an hour-ish. I throw in my potatoes at the same time, just quartered lengh-wise with some EVOO and Lowry's...I usually let the taters go a little longer than an hour to get them a bit crispy...but it's an efficient process for me.

    This is a staple at our house, but we usually use Stubb's BBQ and have it with rice. Throw in a side of steamed or roasted veggies and that's a nice meal right there!
  • last_jennifer
    last_jennifer Posts: 75 Member
    My mouth is so watering.
  • tashatashae
    tashatashae Posts: 311 Member
    4oz flat out thin be careful not to rip it , cream cheese and jalapeno corn tomato mixture spoon some in chicken breast roll it up with 1 strip of bacon around it.. bake in oven
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
    tashatashae wrote: »
    4oz flat out thin be careful not to rip it , cream cheese and jalapeno corn tomato mixture spoon some in chicken breast roll it up with 1 strip of bacon around it.. bake in oven

    Dude...
  • worstcaster
    worstcaster Posts: 217 Member
    Cube into bit sized pieces and parboil, until almost cooked through. Toss in frozen corn, peas, and canned or fresh mushrooms. Once all is cooked pour in a can of cream if chicken soup and mix. Serve over rice.
  • lmeeks66
    lmeeks66 Posts: 9 Member
    Toss in a ziplock bag with pesto. Bake at 400 then top with tomato slices and mozzarella then turn on broiler to brown.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    edited October 2015
    I made a version of my mom's schnitzel recipe tonight, and it turned out to be delicious!

    In the morning, or a couple of hours before you cook, pound two 7 oz chicken breasts with one of these guys to make them even
    kitchen-mallets-are-great-tools.jpg

    Then put the breasts into this marinade:
    - Juice of 1 whole lemon
    - 1/2 an onion, chopped really finely
    - Salt
    - 1/2 tablespoon of oil

    When you're ready to cook:
    - Preheat oven to 425, and coat your roasting pan with a bit of oil
    - Get breadcrumbs. (Or if you don't use breadcrumbs often enough to buy them, like me, toast a slice of your favourite bread until it's super toasted but not burned. Put it on a cutting board, cover it with saran wrap, and roll the wooden bit of that mallet over to break it down).
    - Get the breasts out
    - Beat one egg, salt that (You'll only use 2/3 of the egg)
    - Take the breasts out, wipe off the marinade, lightly dredge them through the egg, and press them into the breadcrumbs.

    Bake them on the middle rack for 5 minutes, then turn the temp down to 400 and leave them there for another 25. You don't need to turn them over.

    For a side, you could boil some baby potatoes. Get the water going while the oven's preheating, and throw 10 of them into the pot at the same time you put the chicken in. Drain them and top with a bit of butter (1/2 tablespoon for 5 potatoes). If you want to get fancy, you could sautee them with a bit of garlic and parsley, but you don't have to.

    One 7 oz breast with 5 potatoes is 488 calories (with the bread and oil I used) and easily filling for one person. (And then you have leftovers.) SO good. I usually hate chicken, and am only eating it to bring my cholesterol down, but I'm putting this into my regular rotation.

    ** I've only marinated them for two hours. I think you could use less lemon juice if they're going to be sitting there all day.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Try America's Test Kitchen Perfect Poached chicken breasts. Very good flavor and moist. Perfect to eat with sides, or in other recipes that need cooked chicken like chicken salads, chicken soup, etc.
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