36 Recipes with Chicken Stock to Use Up the Rest of the Box

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36 Recipes with Chicken Stock to Use Up the Rest of the Box2/36 Artichoke Florentine Pasta 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pasta loaded with artichokes and creamy cheese is everything a Sunday dinner should be: rich, tasty and memorable. Add cooked chicken, shrimp or crab if you like. —Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 523 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 993mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Here’s how to make your own chicken stock. 3/36

Plus, this salad never gets boring

Lemon Cranberry Quinoa Salad 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As the family cook, I appreciate how easy this is to throw together on a busy weeknight. Plus, this salad never gets boring. One of my favorite variations is to substitute diced fresh mango for the cranberries, cilantro for the parsley, and lime for the lemon juice and zest. —Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 218 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat. 4/36 Thai Chicken Casserole 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thai Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my family goes out, I can count on someone ordering chicken pad thai. I decided to make an easy version at home. Top it with a sprinkle of peanuts and cilantro. —Sandra Dombek, Camillus, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 578 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 5/36

Chicken Stroganoff 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Paprika Chicken Stroganoff Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stroganoff is such a comfort food. While traditionally a beef dish, it can easily be adapted for other proteins, and it is just as delicious. With this creamy chicken stroganoff, I get to enjoy all the lovely sauciness with the benefits of the lighter white meat. —Leo Lo, Norfolk, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 505 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium,

35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein

35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 6/36 Chicken Potpie Galette with Cheddar-Thyme Crust 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This gorgeous galette takes traditional chicken potpie and gives it a fun open-faced spin. The rich filling and flaky cheddar-flecked crust make it taste so homey. It’s lovely for fall and winter dinners, but you can enjoy it anytime. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 342 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg

cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein

cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 7/36 Country Captain Chicken 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Country Captain Chicken Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Legend has it that the recipe for country captain chicken was brought to Georgia in the early 1800s by a British sea captain. Although it’s traditional to serve this over rice, it’s also delicious with noodles or mashed potatoes. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 298 calories,

Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

13g fat (3g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 8/36 Cauliflower Mash 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Mash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick and easy mashed cauliflower is a wonderful alternative to same-old mashed spuds, and it’s healthier, too! —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 26 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable. 9/36 Spicy Chuck Wagon Beans 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chuck Wagon Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Baked beans don’t get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop an onion, and add a dash (or two) of hot sauce. They’ll simmer to perfection in minutes.—James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 221 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein. 10/36

Every bite makes me think of France

Bistro Chicken Fettuccine 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bistro Chicken Fettuccine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my go-to weeknight meals made from pantry ingredients. Every bite makes me think of France. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 561 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 942mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 42g protein. 11/36 BBQ Chicken Sliders 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4

Plus, they’re so tender, they melt in your mouth

hours 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they’re so tender, they melt in your mouth. —Rachel Kunkel, Schell City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 sliders: 424 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 993mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. 12/36 Barley Risotto and Beef Stroganoff 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Barley Risotto and Beef Stroganoff Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings. Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: I was missing my Russian grandma’s barley porridge and beef stroganoff, so I combined the two dishes. Cook the barley using the risotto method to keep the grains whole and irresistibly chewy. —Tatiana Kireeva, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked steak with 1 cup barley: 463 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein. 13/36 Warm Crab & Spinach Dip 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Warm Crab & Spinach Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4-1/2

cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In Maryland, we stayed at a hotel that sent guests home with a crab dip recipe and a spice pouch. Now I’ve made my own dip that rekindles memories of that trip. —Kristina Wenner, Jamison, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 170 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 14/36 Bacon Bolognese 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pasta with ground beef was a family

staple while I was growing up

staple while I was growing up. I’ve added bacon, ground pork, white wine and juicy tomatoes to make it a next-level meal. –Carly Terrell, Granbury, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 483 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. 15/36 Chinese-Style Ribs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chinese-Style Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was working two jobs, slow cooking was my way of life. Sometimes I had more than one

It’s nice to walk in after a hard day’s work and have dinner ready

slow cooker going at a time to help me feed my family delicious home-cooked meals. It’s nice to walk in after a hard day’s work and have dinner ready. I hope you agree these ribs are quick, easy and delicious. Enjoy! —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 498 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 1115mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein. 16/36 Slow-Cooker Barbacoa 45 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Barbacoa Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to

He would eat it one a week if I would make it that often!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband adores this slow-cooker barbacoa simmered in lime juice, chipotle and cumin. He would eat it one a week if I would make it that often! We have it over rice with cilantro and a spritz of lime. —Aundrea McCormick, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup beef mixture with 2/3 cup cooked rice: 513 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 17/36 Dad’s Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings

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