30+ Chicken Recipes for Two
30+ Chicken Recipes for Two
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30+ Chicken Recipes for Two
The delicious, slightly spicy sauce will win you over, too!
Tropical BBQ Chicken 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tropical BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite slow cooker recipe. The delicious, slightly spicy sauce will win you over, too! —Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 301 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. 4/32 Mexican Manicotti 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Manicotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings
8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips. I’ve also made it without ground beef, and our friends who are vegetarians requested the recipe. —Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 431 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 5/32 Asian Chicken Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so
It was time to come up with my own version
much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee’s restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I’m completely happy with the results—and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. —Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 419 calories, 25g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein. 6/32 7/32 Chicken Vegetable Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 35 min Servings
It’s especially good to take to potlucks or share with friends
16 servings (about 4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I experimented with different variations, and this is the best chicken vegetable soup recipe I came up with. It’s especially good to take to potlucks or share with friends. I often take a bowl to work to heat up for a fast lunch. —Bertha Vogt, Tribune, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 195 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 8/32 Chicken Fajitas 355 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Flavorful Chicken Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total
Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:
Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 369 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 9/32 Chicken Panini 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rotisserie Chicken Panini Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home
Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other chicken panini recipes don’t compare!—Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 653 calories, 42g fat (16g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 10/32 Chicken Fajitas for Two 12 Reviews Chicken Fajitas for Two Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the
best fajita recipe I’ve ever tried
best fajita recipe I’ve ever tried. It sounds complicated, but it really isn’t. The servings are hearty, but this dish is so good that my husband and I never have a problem finishing it! —Kathleen Smith, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 383 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1471mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 11/32 Asian Chicken Dinner 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asian Chicken Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick microwave dish for two is
perfect for a busy day
perfect for a busy day. Soy sauce and chicken broth bring out flavors of the chicken and veggies. —Carolyn Zimmerman, Fairbury, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 356 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 12/32 Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My 10-year-old son and I devised the recipe for this rich and comforting soup. Now it’s a family favorite. —Terrie
Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please
Sowders, Carthage, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 317 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 926mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 13/32 Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted ramen noodles, almonds and sesame seeds provide the crunchy topping. The chicken makes it a main dish. —Linda Gearhart, Greensboro, North Carolina Nutrition Facts:
It’s just enough for the two of us
1 each: 865 calories, 53g fat (11g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. 14/32 Deviled Chicken Thighs 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Deviled Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this dish when I invite my next-door neighbor over for supper. It’s just enough for the two of us. The tasty chicken is tender and moist with a bit of crunch from the cashews. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh: 246 calories,
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch
14g fat (4g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 15/32 Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My chicken bundles are simple, clean and comforting. Serve them with wild rice and green beans for one of our favorite meals. —Jim Knepper, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken roll-up with 2
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat
tablespoons sauce: 253 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 16/32 Chicken & Onion Caesar Salad Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Onion Caesar Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Caesar with grilled chicken is a healthier alternative to heavy meat and potatoes dishes. After grilling the kabobs, we serve them family style. —Melissa Adams, Tooele, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 441 calories, 21g fat
Plus the fresh spring flavors really shine through!
(5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein. 17/32 Chicken Quinoa Bowl 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Balsamic Dressing Recipe photo by Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this recipe because its simplicity allows me to spend time with my family while not sacrificing taste or nutrition. Plus the fresh spring flavors really shine through! —Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 491 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol,
715mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 42g protein
715mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 42g protein. 18/32 Chicken Reuben Roll-Ups 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Nebraska-native husband loves Reuben sandwiches and anything with chicken, so I combined his two favorites in a fun roll-up. —Ashli Kottwitz, Hermitage, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up (calculated without additional dressing): 326 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 19/32 Cobb Salad Wrap Sandwiches Cobb Salad Wrap Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste
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Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like a salad with plenty of crunch?
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