32 Dinners You Can Make With a Pound of Chicken

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32 Dinners You Can Make With a Pound of Chicken1/32 Quick Chicken Cacciatore 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Chicken Cacciatore Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful and flavorful main dish is fast to fix. I like to serve it with a crisp lettuce and tomato salad topped with your favorite bottled dressing. —Marcia Hostetter, Canton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 215 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3

lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat

lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 2/32 Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 410 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean

meat, 2 starch, 2 fat

meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 3/32 Chicken Caesar Pizza 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dressed greens on top of warm pizza may sound a little strange but trust me, it’s fantastic. —Tracy Youngman, Post Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 506 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 927mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 4/32 Super Fast Mexican Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

For toppings, try onions, avocado, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa

the Recipe Creator: We take this spicy soup to rodeos on cool nights or sip it by a campfire. For toppings, try onions, avocado, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa. —Gloria Huse, Simpsonville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 254 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 998mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 5/32 Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Relax after work with a cold

It tastes just like summer

drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It tastes just like summer. —Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 177 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 6/32 Lemon Chicken Orzo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chicken with Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a dish that’s light

and summery but still filling

and summery but still filling. My kids love all the veggies…for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. —Shannon Humphrey, Hampton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 399 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 7/32 8/32 Cashew Chicken with Noodles 69 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Chicken with Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to

I was smitten!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tried this recipe for chicken with cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It’s quick, easy and so delicious! —Anita Beachy, Bealeton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 638 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 9/32 Chicken Pesto Pasta 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my garden basil goes nuts, I

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat

make pesto and keep it frozen in small containers for the right opportunity, like this saucy one-pot chicken pesto pasta recipe. —Kimberly Fenwick, Hobart, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 404 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 10/32 Chicken Foil Packets 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Veggie Packets Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People think I went to a lot of

trouble when I serve these packets

trouble when I serve these packets. Individual aluminum foil pouches hold in the juices during baking to keep the herbed chicken moist and tender. The foil saves time and makes cleanup a breeze. —Edna Shaffer, Beulah, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 175 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 11/32 Chicken Caesar Pitas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets

pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas

pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 398 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 919 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate (3 g sugars, 5 g fiber), 31 g protein. 12/32 Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat

the Recipe Creator: The hints of Mediterranean flavor in this chicken dish make it a family favorite. —Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup chicken mixture with 3/4 cup rice: 394 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat. 13/32 Chicken Tacos 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A few people in my

I toss up a simple green salad and have a meal we can all enjoy together

family have special dietary needs, but luckily, these chicken tacos work for all of us. I toss up a simple green salad and have a meal we can all enjoy together. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 354 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 14/32 Chicken Provolone 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Provolone Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken Provolone, though

one of my simplest dishes, is one of my husband’s favorites

one of my simplest dishes, is one of my husband’s favorites. It is easy to prepare and looks fancy served on a dark plate with a garnish of fresh parsley or basil. Add some buttered noodles for an easy side dish. —Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 236 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat. 15/32 Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Chicken 58 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and children love this tender chicken with its spicy sauce. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness, while taco seasoning and salsa give the dish some kick. —Sheri White, Higley, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 301 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 985mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 16/32 Baked Mushroom Chicken 143 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Mushroom Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

It’s a recipe I can count on to yield tender and flavorful results every time

This mushroom chicken bake recipe is the perfect way to dress up a standard weeknight dinner. It’s a recipe I can count on to yield tender and flavorful results every time. —Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half : 311 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. 17/32 Gulf Coast Jambalaya Rice 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gulf Coast Jambalaya Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As the

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