38 Chicken Recipes for Kids

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38 Chicken Recipes for Kids2/38 Chicken Nuggets 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make these golden chicken nuggets because they’re so quick and easy. My whole family loves them. The seasoning can also be used on chicken breast halves to make amazing sandwiches. —Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken: 214 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat,

1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch

1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 3/38 Lunch-Box Chicken Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lunch-Box Chicken Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this recipe, and I tweaked a few things to make it healthier. It’s so delicious and quite easy to make! I use it for family gatherings, church functions, care packages … just about anything. For shortcuts, I sometimes replace the celery and carrots with 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables. The prepackaged rice saves time, too, so you

can have the soup ready and waiting even when the kids are busy with activities. —Jean Ann Fairchild, Shelby, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 224 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 4/38 Homemade Chicken Potpie 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Why look for potpie in the frozen food aisle when this easy version tastes much better? The chicken pot pie’s crust is so tender and flaky, and underneath you’ll find the ultimate

comfort food for kids and adults

comfort food for kids and adults. —Amy Briggs, Gove, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 439 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 5/38 Chicken Parm Pizza 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Parmesan Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty pizza is the perfect combo—quick and easy to make, and a winner with even picky eaters. It’s a handy option for a family dinner on a busy night or for the center of

the table at a kids’ party

the table at a kids’ party. —Karen Wittmeier, Parkland, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 440 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 6/38 Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for

the people I love most, using ingredients they love most

the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 586 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 7/38 Nacho Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been serving this rich and zippy chicken casserole for years, and it’s always a favorite of my family and friends. It’s sure to disappear quickly at potluck suppers too. —Thom Britton,

—Heather Chambers, Largo, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2

Three Rivers, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 496 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 8/38 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. 9/38 Tex-Mex Chicken Strips 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tex-Mex Chicken Strips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was looking for a way to amp up the flavor of regular chicken strips so I crushed up some leftover corn chips to create a crispy, flavorful coating. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken: 258 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol,

351mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein

351mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. 10/38 Spicy Mac and Cheese 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chicken and Bacon Mac Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, jalapenos and spicy cheese, this is the ultimate side dish! —Sarah Gilbert, Aloha, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 673 calories, 50g fat (28g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g

They make a quick, easy lunch or supper with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad

protein. 11/38 Taco Pockets 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Taco Pockets Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love these taco-flavored sandwiches made with crescent dough. They make a quick, easy lunch or supper with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad. I also like to cut them into smaller servings for parties. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1/2 pocket: 393 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. 12/38

For the record, the grown-ups did, too!

Muffin-Tin Chicken Potpies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Muffin-Tin Chicken Potpies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made these personalized chicken pot pies in muffin tins for my kids, and they gobbled them up. For the record, the grown-ups did, too! —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 mini potpies: 330 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1049mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 13/38 Ranch Chicken Sliders Test Kitchen Approved Ranch Chicken Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Then one day Avery’s eyes lit up and he suggested we fry it!

Total Time 2 hours 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my grandson was younger, we joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s eyes lit up and he suggested we fry it! Our fried chicken burger was born. You won’t believe how good these little sliders are. —Tamara Hire, Decatur, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 sliders: 705 calories, 40g fat (12g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1299mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 14/38 Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My children like these roll-ups so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 43 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/38 Chicken Fries 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Fries Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kid-friendly and quick, these crunchy oven-baked chicken fries are coated with a mixture of crushed potato chips, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip them in ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or honey-mustard sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 16/38 Chicken Chimichangas 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Chimichangas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

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

the Recipe Creator: I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the recipe. My friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they’re much healthier than deep-fried. —Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 269 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 17/38 Barbecue Chicken Sliders 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe

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