Easy Healthy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Family

Honey Soy Chicken Recipe
4 Servings

Ingredients:
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
4 clove garlic, minced
5 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of fat and tenders removed

Directions:

Sweet Hawaiian Chicken
5 Servings

Ingredients:
2 lb chicken wing portions
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pineapple juice




Directions:

• In a pot, sutee the chicken wings up to fool cooked.
• Season chicken as desired, garlic, salf onion powder and pepper.
• Add brown sugar, pineapple juice and soy sauce.
• Toss up to mixture is convering chicken.
• Bring sauce to a boil, strirring occasionally to cover chicken.
• simmer on medium heat up to sauce has become sticky, stirring occasionally.

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Bourbon Chicken Chinese Recipe

4 Servings
Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions:

• Preheat oil in associate extremely large cooking utensil.
• Add chicken things and cook until gently brunette.
• Remove chicken.
• Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium heat until well blended and dissolved.
• Add chicken and turn out to a tricky boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for twenty minutes uncovered.
• Serve over hot rice.

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Caramelized Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

6 Servings
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Soy sauce
1 clove Garlic
salt and pepper
3 pounds Chicken drumsticks
1 cup Honey
2 tbsp Ketchup
2 tbsp olive oil



Directions:

• Heat oven up to 375° F.
• Place the chicken legs in a 9x13 baking dish. 
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour evenly over chicken legs. 
• Bake for approximately 60 mins.

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Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

6 Servings
Ingredints:
1 clove Garlic
6 breasts Chicken
1 cup Dry bread crumbs
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil


Directions:

• Heat oven up to 350° F. 
• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a bowl, blend the garlic & olive oil.
  
• In a separate bowl, mix the Parmesan, bread crumbs, pepper, basil & cheese . 
• Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture.
  
• Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, & top with any remaining bread crumb mixture. 
• Bake 30 mins in the preheated oven, or up to chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

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Taco- Dish Recipe; Layered Taco Casserole

 

8 Servings:
Ingredients:
3/4 cup Water
2 cups cottage cheese
1 pound Ground beef or pork
1 package McCormick original taco seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Onion or sliced green onion
12 6-inch Corn tortillas
4 cups Lettuce
2 medium Tomatoes
4 tablespoons Sour cream

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 ° F.
• Lightly coat a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• In  skillet cook meat until brown. 
• Drain fat. Toss water, taco seasoning & garlic powder. 
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 mins or to desired consistency; set aside.
• In mixing bowl combine onion., cheddar cheese and cottage cheese
• Place 6 tortillas in prepared pan. 
• Top with half of the meat and dollop with half of the cheese mixture. 
• Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered for 40 up to 45 mins or until heated through.
• Top with tomatoes & lettuce. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

4 Servings
Ingredients:
1 large egg,
4 chicken breast halves
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine,
1 3/4 cups spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. 
• Dip chicken in egg, & dredge in breadcrumbs.
• Cook chicken in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Spoon spaghetti sauce over chicken; bring to a boil. 
• Cover, reduce heat, & simmer 10 mins.
• Sprinkle with cheeses & parsley; cover and simmer 5 mins, or until cheeses melt.

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Lasagna Recipe; World's Best Lasagna

 8 Servings

 Ingredients:

 1. 28 oz. Tomatoes
 2. 13 oz. Tomato sauce
 3. 1 tbsp Sugar
 4. 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage
 5. 1/2 cup Onion
 6. 4 cloves Garlic
 7. 1 1/2 tsp Basil leaves
 8. 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
9. 1 tsp Italian seasoning
10. 1/2 tbsp Salt
11. 4 Eggs
12. 1 1/2 pounds Mozzarella
13. 3 oz. Mozzarella
14. 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
15. 1/4 tsp Black pepper
16. 12 noodles Lasagna Noodles
17. 16 oz. Ricotta cheese
18. 4 oz. Mushrooms

Directions:

• In a Dutch oven cook garlic, onion, & mushrooms over medium heat to  browned.

• Once the garlic,onions & mushrooms are browned, mix in and cook the sausage up to browned.

• Toss crushed tomatoes & tomato sauce. 
• Season with  1.5 teaspoons freshly chopped basil, 1 tablespoon sugar,  1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon salt, & 2 tablespoons parsley (optional). 
• Simmer covered, for about 90 mins, stirring occasionally.

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. 
• Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 up to 10 mins. 
• Drain noodles, & rinse with cold water. (or cook using hot water in a pan, which is much easier)

• In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta  eggs, cheese, remaining parsley (optional), & 1/2 teaspoon salt.

• Heat oven 357° F.

• To assemble, spread 1.5 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. 
• Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. 
• Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. 
• Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices.

• Spoon 1.5 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4  cup Parmesan cheese.

• Add remaining 6 lasagna noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. 
• Cover with remainder of ricotta cheese mixture, one third of mozzarella cheese slices, then the remainder of the meat sauce, & then top with remaining one third mozzarella cheese slices and Parmesan cheese. 
• Add extra shredded mozzarella cheese to put this dish way over the top.

• Cover with foil. 
• To prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.

• Bake in preheated oven for 25 mins. 
• Remove foil, & bake an additional 20 mins (don't overheat!).

• Cool for 15 mins before pigging out!

This recipe was based on another recipe, and over time and many revisions, this is the best lasagna in the world! The original recipe is located at: ~~lthttp://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/PrintFourBySix.aspx?RecipeID=23600&servings=12>

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Chicken Reciep Tex-Mex Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

10 Servings
Ingredients:
1. 1 can Fat free cream of mushroom soup
2. 1 can Rotel tomatoes
3. 4 boneless, skinless Chicken breasts
4. 1 can (8 oz.) Tomato sauce
5. 1 large Onion
6. 1 package Spaghetti
7. 1 large Bell pepper
8. 1/2 stick Butter
9. 1 16 oz. Mexican Velveeta cheese
Directions:

• Boil the chicken breasts in a large pan, reserving the water.
• While the chicken is boiling, melt the butter in a large deep skillet and saute the onion and pepper until translucent. 
• Add the soup,tomato sauce, tomatoes, & sliced Velveeta cheese to the onion & peppers & heat & toss until everything is warm and then set the mixture aside. 
• When the chicken is done, remove to a plate to cool & bring the water to a boil. 
• Break the spaghetti into 3 or 4 inch pieces & cook according to package directions. 
• While the spaghetti is cooking, cut the chicken into bite sized pieces & add to the cheese mix &  soup in the skillet, stirring to mix well. 
• Strain the spaghetti and rinse it with cool water and then add it to the chicken mixture, stirring to mix well. 
• Turn all into a large baking dish, cover with foil and bake at 300° F for 60 mins .
• This is a heavy dish, so a light side dish such as a vegetable or salad would be good with this, but really it''s a meal by itself.

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Quick and Easy Mexican Recipe: Taco Lasagna

Servings: 9

Ingrediets:
(c=cup)
1. 1/2 c Green pepper
2. 1/2 c Onion
3. 1 pound Ground beef
4. 2/3 c Water
5. 3 c mexican cheese
6. 1 pkg Taco seasoning mix
7. 1 15-oz can Black beans
8. 1 14.5-ounces can Mexican diced tomatoes
9. 6 wh Flour tortillas
10. 1 16-ounces can Refried beans

Directions:

• In a large skillet, cook the onion, beef & green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. 
• Add taco seasoning & water; bring to a boil. 
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 2 mins. 

• Stir in the tomatoes & black beans. 
• Simmer, uncovered, for ten mins. 
• Place 2 tortillas in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. 
• Spread with half of the refried beans and beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. 
• Repeat layers. 
• Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. 
• Cover & bake at 350 degrees. for 25-30 mins or until heated through and cheese is melted.
•  YIELD: 9 servings.

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Quick and Easy Mexican Recipe: Enchilada Casserole

Servings: 6
Ingredients:
(c=cup)
1. 1 can (12 ounces) Cream of mushroom soup
2. 2 c Cheddar & jack cheese
3. 2 4-ounces can Green Chilies
4. 12 ea Corn tortillas
5. 1 12-ounces can Cream of Chicken Soup
6. 1 1/2 lbs Hamburger
7. 1 ea White Onion
8. 2 12-ounces cans Enchilada Sauce

Directions:

• Brown hamburger and onion. 
• Pour off fat. Cut tortillas into 1" squares and mix with all the other ingredients except cheese in a big bowl.
•  Add drained hamburger. 
• Mix & pour into a 9x13 glass casserole. Spread cheese evenly over mixture. 
• Bake covered at 375 degrees F for 60  mins. 
• Serve with Salsa & Sour cream.

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Easy Chicken Recipe; Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:
(c=cup)

1. 4 cups Rice
2. 1 12-ounces can Cream of celery soup
3. 4 Boneless chicken breasts
4. 1 12-ounces can Cream of chicken soup
5. 2 c Broccoli
6. 1 12-ounces can Broccoli and cheese soup
7. 1 c Velveeta cheese
8. 2 c cheese

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Boil chicken breasts with your seasoning preferences & allow to cool.
• Cube chicken breasts and set aside.
• Mix together cream of chicken, cream of celery, & cheese soups & broccoli.
• Layer cooked rice at the bottom of casserole pan.
• Mix the broccoli & chicken into the soup.
• Sprinkle the cubed cheese over the rice.
• Spoon soup,chicken, & broccoli mixture on top of the rice layer.
• Sprinkle top with shreaded cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F until cheese is melted & browned.

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Paste Resipe: Beef Penne Pasta Casserole

Ingredients:

1. 1/3 c red wine
2. 1 lbs penne pasta,
3. 4 c (8 ounces) Lean ground beef
4. 1 small onion,
5. 1 tbs instant beef bouillon
6. 2 c Water
7. Salt to taste
8. 2 6-ounces cans Italian tomato paste
9. 2 c mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Step 1

•  Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Saute ground beef and onion in large saucepan, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink.

Step 2

• Add water, wine, tomato paste and bouillon; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 mins or until flavors are blended.

Step 3

•  Layer ingredients as follows in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish: 1/2 sauce, 1/2 pasta, and 1/2 cheese.
• Repeat layers and cover.
• Bake for 20 to 25 mins or until heated through and cheese is melted. 
• Season with salt.

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Main Course Recipe Baked Ziti

Ingredients:

1. 2 Pound Ground Beef
2. 2 Pound Ziti
3. 1 1/2 Pound Mozzarella
4. 3 quart Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
5. 2 large Eggs
6. 32 ounces Ricotta Cheese

Directoins:

• Heat the oven to 350 degree F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the ziti. 
• Cook Al dente (do not over cook). About 10 minutes, drain the pasta.
• In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce.
• Simmer for about 15 min.
• Place the ziti In  bowl.
• Mix with the eggs,  Ricotta and half of the shredded mozzarella.
• In a lightly sprayed 10x15-inch casserole dish.
• Place half the pasta in.
• Add the spaghetti sauce and spread Mozzarella cheese and Ricotta cheese repeat layers till Mozzarella cheese is on top.
• Bake uncovered, 30 min to 40 min, until the casserole bubbles on the edges.

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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

Ingredients:

1. 1 1/3 c Water
2. 0.5 tsp Onion powder
3. 1 10.75-oz can Cream of Chicken Soup
4. 1.5 pounds Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
5. 3/4 c Rice
6. 4 ounces (1 c) Cheddar Cheese
7. 1/4 tsp Black Pepper


Directions:

Step 1

• Mix soup, water, rice, onion powder and black pepper in 2 qt.
• shallow baking dish. Top with chicken.
• Sprinkle chicken with additional pepper.

Step 2

•  Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375 F degree for 45 min.
• or until chicken is no longer pink and rice is done.

Step 3

• Uncover, sprinkle cheese over chicken, the cheese melts from the heat of the chicken. 

Step 4

• For a nice addition stir in 2 cups of fresh or canned, or frozen vegetables into soup mixture before topping with chicken.

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