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In Vicki’s household, chicken enchiladas are a favorite birthday dinner request.  Her original recipe was time-consuming, so she came up with a few short cuts that make this meal’s preparation a pleasure vs. a chore.  Making these in advance?  Put unbaked enchiladas in the freezer and when needed, bring to room temperature and bake.  It’s that simple!

 

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Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10
Calories 610kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces chopped spinach look for steam-in-bag spinach or use frozen
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large white onion finely chopped
  • 2 4 oz. cans diced green chiles, undrained
  • 3 cups low-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups shredded rotisserie chicken about 1 1/2 chickens
  • 12 soft taco sized flour tortillas
  • 8 ounces grated Monterey jack cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.                
  • Spray two 8 ½ by 11-inch pans with cooking spray.
  • Cook spinach in microwave, according to directions, and drain any excess water. Place in a large glass bowl.
  • Melt butter in a small skillet.  Add onions and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add onion mixture to the spinach along with green chiles, sour cream, milk, water, cumin, salt and pepper and combine.
  • Place 1/2 the mixture into a small bowl.
  • To the large bowl, add the chicken and mix well.
  • Place the tortillas on a large work surface.  Fill each of the tortillas with the chicken mixture.
  • Carefully roll up the tortillas and put 6 in each pan, seam side down.  Top the tortillas with 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Top with the contents from the small bowl - carefully spreading to cover the tortillas.
  • Finally, add the remaining 1/2 of the cheese.
  • Bake until heated through, about 30-40 minutes.

Notes

This is a great recipe to freeze.  Have one pan tonight and another pan at a later date.

 

 

 

 

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Layered Chicken Cutlets – A Simple, Healthy and Flavorful Meal! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2020/05/layered-chicken-cutlets-a-simple-healthy-and-flavorful-meal/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2020/05/layered-chicken-cutlets-a-simple-healthy-and-flavorful-meal/#respond Fri, 01 May 2020 15:17:48 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=7361 Facebooktwitterpinterest

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This entrée is not only easy, it is visually pleasing and absolutely delicious.  It is one of our absolute favorite recipes on this site!

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Layered chicken cutlets

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breast halves about 1 pound
  • 2 egg whites slightly beaten
  • 1 large ripe tomato sliced thinly into 6 slices
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil sliced
  • 1/2 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil more for drizzling
  • Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
  • 2 lemon wedges
  • Freshly ground pepper and salt

Instructions

  • Place three tomato slices on two dinner plates.  Next layer basil and avocado.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.          
  • Slice each of the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise with a serrated knife.
  • Mix the parmesan cheese and panko on a plate.
  • Slightly beat the egg whites in a small bowl. Dip the chicken into the egg whites and then press into the parmesan mixture.
  • Heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Place chicken breasts in hot oil and cook about 2-3 minutes on each side, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Place 1-2 chicken breasts on top of avocados and serve with lemon slices.

Notes

The only thing you need to serve with this entrée is good bread!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chicken, Sausage and Black Bean Soup – Make Ahead and Freeze Simple! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2020/04/super-bowl-soup-with-chicken-sausage-and-black-bean/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2020/04/super-bowl-soup-with-chicken-sausage-and-black-bean/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:47:00 +0000 http://asimplecelebrationstpete.wordpress.com/?p=1944 Facebooktwitterpinterest

 

Chicken, Sausage and Black Bean Soup
Chicken, Sausage and Black Bean Soup

We are all eating at home more than usual during these trying times.  This recipe will make more than one meal.  Simply freeze leftovers in small Ziploc bags for individual portions and you’re all set for another dinner or lunch.

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Chicken, Sausage and Black Bean Soup

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 454kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups celery chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds spicy or mild Italian sausage or half spicy and half mild
  • 1 jalapeno pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh minced thyme or 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 15 oz cans black beans drained
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a stock pot over medium high heat.  Add next 5 ingredients and sauté until sausage is cooked.         
  • Drain the grease and excess juices from the soup. 
  • Add the bay leaves, garlic and thyme and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and cook for another 20 minutes.
  • Add the beans and chicken and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Serve with low-fat corn muffins.

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Hokkien Noodles with Sesame Chicken – Quick and Easy Side Dish or Meal https://thesimplecelebration.com/2018/03/hokkien-noodles-with-sesame-chicken-quick-and-easy-side-dish-or-meal/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2018/03/hokkien-noodles-with-sesame-chicken-quick-and-easy-side-dish-or-meal/#respond Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:38:24 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8502 Facebooktwitterpinterest

This is a quick week night dinner and was a huge hit with our grandchildren – just leave out the red pepper flakes if serving to young kids.

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Hokkien Noodle with Sesame Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh hokkien noodles in the Asian section of grocery store
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 white onions thinly sliced
  • 3-4 boneless chicken breasts sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup rice cooking wine
  • 2 Tbsp white miso paste
  • 2 cups chopped bok choy
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to package, drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4 minutes or until well browned.
  • Add the red pepper flakes, soy sauce, wine, miso, bok choy/sugar snap peas, mushrooms and hokkien noodles to pan and cook for 4 minutes or until greens and mushrooms are tender.
  • Place in serving bowls and top with sesame seeds and peanuts.

 

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Grilled Chicken Udon Noodle Soup https://thesimplecelebration.com/2018/03/grilled-chicken-udon-noodle-soup/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2018/03/grilled-chicken-udon-noodle-soup/#respond Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:24:31 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8493 Facebooktwitterpinterest

 

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Grilled Chicken Udon Noodle Soup

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp white miso paste
  • 5 ounces dried udon noodles about 2/3 package
  • 1 ear fresh corn or 1 cup frozen
  • 3 ounces snow peas
  • 2 chicken breasts grilled and sliced (salt and pepper to taste)
  • 3 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Cook udon noodles according to package and rinse with cold water.    
  • Place the chicken stock and miso in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, allow to simmer and add the cooked udon noodles, corn and snow peas. Warm through.
  • Add the green onions to the soup and ladle into bowls.  Top with chicken and serve.

 

 

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Low-fat Chicken, Zucchini and Mozzarella Roll-ups https://thesimplecelebration.com/2017/03/low-fat-chicken-zucchini-and-mozzarella-roll-ups/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2017/03/low-fat-chicken-zucchini-and-mozzarella-roll-ups/#respond Tue, 14 Mar 2017 18:43:21 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8291 Facebooktwitterpinterest

This recipe was inspired by Gina Homolka’s cookbook, The Skinnytaste.  We added a few more spices to give it a little kick.  Using olive oil and lemon juice as the liquid for the breading process keeps calories down to about 200 calories per roll.  Spraying the chicken prior to cooking with cooking spray gives the breadcrumb coating a great crunch.  Fried chicken flavor with out the calories or mess!

Not only does this dish taste great, but it can be assembled and refrigerated in the morning and cooked at dinner time (let it sit on the counter for a half hour before putting into the oven).

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Low-fat Chicken, Zucchini & Mozzarella Roll-ups

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 ½ whole zucchini shredded*
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 T Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp plus 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 8 thin chicken breast cutlets
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned panko bread crumbs
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper more if desired
  • 1 egg white mixed with fork
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°.  Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add 1 teaspoon of the oil and the garlic.  Cook until golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add the zucchini, 1/4 cup Parmesan, red pepper flakes, 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste.  Cook until zucchini is tender, about 3-4 minutes.  Remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature.  Add the mozzarella and mix well.
  • Arrange chicken cutlets on a cutting board.  Spread each cutlet with 3 tablespoons of the zucchini-cheese mixture.  Loosely roll up and set aside, seam side down.
  • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cayenne pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
  • Dip the rolled chicken in the lemon mixture, then into the bread crumbs, rolling to coat evenly.  Place the chicken seam side down in the baking dish.  Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.  Bake until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

Notes

*Grate the zucchini over a paper-towel lined bowl to absorb moisture.

 

 

 

 

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Overnight Marinated Chicken – For Family Dinner or Large Crowd https://thesimplecelebration.com/2016/02/overnight-marinaded-chicken-for-family-dinner-or-large-crowd/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2016/02/overnight-marinaded-chicken-for-family-dinner-or-large-crowd/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:27:17 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8086 Facebooktwitterpinterest

Easy … Easy … Easy.  This marinade comes together in a flash, the chicken sits in the refrigerator overnight (or at least for several hours), and bakes in under an hour.  A great recipe for entertaining a crowd.  Another great thing, it can be served at room temperature so you can have fun at your party too!

 

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Overnight Zesty Marinated Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 403kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sour Cream
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp  Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half horizontally
  • 1 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

Marinade

  • Mix all ingredients together up to the chicken in a bowl.  Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate overnight.   

Baking the chicken

  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place breadcrumbs on a plate.  Shake off excess marinade from each breast and dredge in the breadcrumbs.
  • Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter.  Bake for 45 minutes - no need to flip during baking.

 

 

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Chicken Marbella – Prunes and Olives? Yes! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2015/04/chicken-marbella-prunes-and-olives-yes/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2015/04/chicken-marbella-prunes-and-olives-yes/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:04:34 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=7624 Facebooktwitterpinterest

Don’t let the strange ingredients fool you; this tastes fantastic!  The chicken marinades overnight, so a little advanced planning is necessary.  This is also a wonderful buffet dish!

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Chicken Marbella

Course Main Course
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup pitted prunes halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives
  • 1/2 cup capers with some juice
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1 head of garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dried oregano
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 pounds boneless chickens breasts or thighs or a combination cut into larger than bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley or fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers and juice, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper in a large bowl.         
  • Add the chicken and stir to coat.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer on one or two large, shallow baking pans and spoon the marinade over it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the chicken pieces with the brown sugar and pour the white wine around them.
  • Bake, stirring several times with the pan juices, about 45-50 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves, top with parsley or cilantro and serve.

Notes

This dish is great served over a combination of white and wild rice.  

 

Adapted from Silver Palate.

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Herbed Chicken Skewers – A Simple Entrée or Appetizer https://thesimplecelebration.com/2014/12/herbed-chicken-skewers-a-simple-entree-or-appetizer/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2014/12/herbed-chicken-skewers-a-simple-entree-or-appetizer/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:42:47 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=7188 Facebooktwitterpinterest
Awesome flavor!!
Awesome flavor!!

Assemble in this dish in advance, then pour marinade over the skewers 20 minutes before grilling.

Rosemary and oregano add great flavor.
Rosemary and oregano add great flavor.
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Chicken & Herb Skewers

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Bamboo Skewers, soaked for 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast fillets
  • 1/4 cup rosemary sprigs
  • 1/4 cup oregano sprigs
  • 2-3 jalapeños seeded and sliced into small thin strips
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp  sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 8 Bamboo skewers

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into thin strips.
  • Place herbs and pepper on chicken strip, roll up and thread onto skewer.         
  • In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and sugar, and pour over skewers.
  • Allow chicken to marinate for 20 minutes.
  • To cook, place chicken skewers on a hot grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until meat is cooked through.

Notes

Serve with salad greens. Serves 4 for dinner or 8 for appetizer.

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Easy Asian Chicken Salad – Ready in Minutes!! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2014/08/easy-asian-chicken-salad-ready-in-minutes/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2014/08/easy-asian-chicken-salad-ready-in-minutes/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:16:22 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=6674 Facebooktwitterpinterest
Ingredients ready to go!
Ingredients ready to go!

Here’s a tasty recipe that will have lunch or dinner on the table in no time.  We ate it for lunch yesterday and it was delicious.  Also, this meal is very economical; for about $20.00, you can feed a family of four.

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Asian Chicken Salad

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1-2 cups fresh basil or cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup walnut oil
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • rotisserie chicken - skinned boned and torn in bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 medium red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 package baby romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup peanuts chopped

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, puree the basil, oils and lime juice.  Season with salt and pepper and set aside.      
  • In one large bowl, combine chicken, cabbage, pepper and green onions.  Season with salt & pepper.  Set aside.
  • In another bowl toss the lettuce with enough dressing to moisten (put remaining dressing in gravy boat to pass).
  • Place lettuce on four plates.
  • Top with chicken mixture and nuts and pass the remaining dressing.

Notes

Serves four dinner servings or eight first-course servings.
The colors in this dish are gorgeous!
The colors in this dish are gorgeous.

 

 

 

 

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