Grilled Chicken Margherita

on July 14, 2020

If you’re looking for a great to-go meal, look no further. My grilled chicken margherita is super easy, incredibly tasty, and is ready in less than 30 minutes!

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to less than 1-inch thickness
  • 2 tbsps. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning (OR ½ teaspoon dried oregano + ¼ teaspoon dried basil + ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl combine chicken, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic power, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.

Grill chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for another minute or so until melted.

In a separate bowl, toss pesto, tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil leaves together. Then, top each chicken breast with about 3 tbsps. of the mixture. Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Filed Under: Chicken & Poultry, Quick & Easy

Turkey Chili

on June 6, 2016

turkey-chili

This is very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. Plus, it’s even better the next day! I serve this with cheddar cheese on top and either crackers or jalapeno cornbread on the side. 

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tsp. olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, corded and minced or small can of green chili
  • 1 green bell pepper, corded and chopped
  • 1 (1.25 oz.) packet McCormick Chili seasoning mix (mild)
  • 1 (1.25 oz.) packet McCormick Chili seasoning mix (hot) – Less hot, use ½ package
  • Chicken concentrate
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can of Trader Joe’s diced tomatoes with fire roasted green chili
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can of Trader Joe’s tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz.) can of Trader Joe’s pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can of Trader Joe’s black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ lb. package ground turkey meat, Butterball® is the preferred brand. You can find it in a four pack at Costco
  • 1 bottle of Negro Modelo beer

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic until onions become translucent, then add meat and cook until evenly brown.

Add green chili and or jalapenos, tomatoes, beans, green bell pepper, beer, chicken concentrate, bay leaves and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about an hour.

Filed Under: Chicken & Poultry

Slow Cooker Chicken

on April 15, 2016

rotisserie chicken

This recipe was given to me my daughter-in-law, Gina. She and my son love to cook healthy meals on the weekends. This meal is simple, healthy and very delicious!

INGREDIENTS

  • One package Savory Seasoning Mix (by Lipton)
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • ½ tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp. dried Rosemary
  • 2 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 2 tsp. fresh ground Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Sriracha hot sauce (optional)
  • 2 cups warm Chicken Broth
  • One 5 – 6 lb. Whole Chicken
  • 2 lbs. Baby Potatoes, whole
  • 3 large Carrots, cut into 3” pieces
  • 1 head Garlic, cloves peeled
  • 4-5 sprigs fresh Thyme 

DIRECTIONS – Seasoning

Place the first 8 ingredients in a small bowl. Then, add the chicken broth and stir until all ingredients have combined thoroughly.

DIRECTIONS – Chicken

In a six-quart slow cooker, evenly distribute the baby potatoes, carrot chunks, and half of your garlic cloves along the bottom.

Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cool running water, trim away any excess skin, and remove the giblets and neck (these will be used for stock, see below).

Place the bird breast-side up on top of the vegetables and pour the seasoning/broth mixture evenly over your chicken and veggies. Then, stuff the bird with the remaining thyme and garlic.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7 – 8 hours. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when placed in the thigh.

If you’re looking for a little extra crisp for your chicken – carefully transfer the bird to a broiler pan and place in oven approximately 12” – 14” from the heat source. Set oven to broil and leave the bird in for 4 – 5 minutes, just until the skin browns and crisps. Enjoy!

*Remember to save the chicken bones and giblets to make a healthy homemade Slow Cooker Bone Broth* 

Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth 

This broth can be prepared a variety of different ways. Try substituting or adding to the list of vegetables to find your perfect mixture! Below is our favorite way to make it at home.

INGREDIENTS

  • Leftover bones & giblets from Slow Cooker Chicken
  • 4 – 5 small Carrots, chopped
  • 3 – 4 stalks Celery with leaves, chopped
  • 3 – 4 cloves Garlic, peeled
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tbsp. Sea Salt
  • Handful of fresh Parsley & Thyme
  • 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Fresh filtered Water 

DIRECTIONS

Evenly distribute your ingredients inside a six-quart slow cooker. Make sure to leave at least 2” of clearance from the top of your slow cooker. Cook on low for 18 – 24 hours, and enjoy!

Filed Under: Chicken & Poultry, Quick & Easy
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