45 One-Dish Chicken Dinners That Get the Job Done

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45 One-Dish Chicken Dinners That Get the Job Done2/45 Mediterranean Chicken Orzo 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a bonus: Leftovers reheat really well! —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey. Looking for more? Try Ina Garten’s chicken in a pot with orzo recipe. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 415 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium,

33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein

33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 3/45 Stovetop Tarragon Chicken 18 Reviews Stovetop Tarragon Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My oldest daughter can’t get enough of the tarragon sauce. She uses biscuits to soak up every scrumptious drop. My husband and I like it over mashed potatoes. —Tina Westover, La Mesa, California Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast with 1 cup vegetables: 345 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat

4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat. 4/45 Chicken and Rice Dinner 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Rice Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The chicken in this recipe bakes up to a beautiful golden brown while the moist rice is packed with flavor. The taste is simply unbeatable! —Denise Baumert, Dalhart, Texas Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken with 3/4 cup rice: 604 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g

fiber), 44g protein

fiber), 44g protein. 5/45 Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is not a drill. These buffalo chicken enchiladas—filled with tender rotisserie chicken, lots of cheese and, of course, Buffalo sauce—are a craveworthy, easy and delicious meal. The entire family will ask for them again and again. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 enchilada: 472 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1387mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 6/45 Honey Chicken Stir-Fry 76 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Honey Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can be ready in as little time as possible. This all-in-one chicken stir fry recipe with a hint of sweetness from honey is a big time-saver. —Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup stir-fry: 249 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 7/45 Chicken Tamale Pie 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All you need are some simple ingredients from the pantry to put this slow-cooker meal together. I love the fact that I can go fishing while it cooks. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 359 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1021mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein. 8/45

Chicken Noodle Casserole 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend and her family went through a really difficult time, and I felt so awful for them. Bringing over this casserole was the one thing I could think of to help them out in a tiny way and let them know I was thinking of them. —Lin Krankel, Oxford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 446 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium,

37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein

37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 9/45 Cashew Chicken 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Chicken with Ginger Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are lots of recipes for cashew chicken, but my family thinks this one stands alone. We love the flavor from the fresh ginger and the crunch of the cashews. Another plus is it’s easy to prepare. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup chicken mixture: 349 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 18g

carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein

carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 starch. 10/45 Greek Lemon Chicken 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This grilled chicken recipe is so full of flavor! The lemon and oregano flavors shine in this simple dish. It pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables or a side salad. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh: 359 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. 11/45

12/45 Parmesan Chicken with Artichoke Hearts 13

Quick Sesame Chicken Noodles 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love playing around with different ingredients and spices in my stir-fry recipes. As my children get older, I have more evenings when I need to whip up dinner quickly, and this dish with chicken strips and ramen noodles fits the bill deliciously. —Heather Chambers, Largo, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 460 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1626mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 45g protein. 12/45 Parmesan Chicken with Artichoke Hearts 13

Here’s my own lemony twist

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Chicken with Artichoke Hearts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve liked the chicken and artichoke combo for a long time. Here’s my own lemony twist. With all the praise it gets, this dinner is so much fun to serve. —Carly Giles, Hoquiam, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup artichoke mixture: 339 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable,

1 fat, 1/2 starch

1 fat, 1/2 starch. 13/45 Grecian Pasta & Chicken Skillet 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grecian Pasta & Chicken Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love a homemade meal at the end of the day. But the prep involved? Not so much. My Greek-inspired pasta is lemony, herby and, thankfully, easy. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 373 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean

meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable

meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 14/45 Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta 69 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Facebook fans of my blog, Chef in Training, inspired me to make this creamy pasta casserole out of ingredients I had on hand. Success! I took the dish for another flavorful spin and added a bit of smoky bacon and toasted bread crumbs. —Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 826 calories, 56g fat (33g saturated fat), 249mg cholesterol, 1093mg

sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 47g protein

sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 47g protein. 15/45 Chicken Club Pizza 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker shared how to replace pizza crust with crescent rolls. I used that idea to turn an awesome sandwich recipe into an even more fabulous pizza. After baking, top with shredded lettuce. —Sherri Cox, Lucasville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 387 calories, 28g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. 16/45 Chicken Pesto Pasta 12

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

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 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. 17/45 Cheesy Onion Chicken Skillet

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