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Recipe from halfbakedharvest.com This recipe is not only delicious, it’s also super easy…one skillet, under an hour, and uses mostly pantry staple ingredients. Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 286 kcal Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra…
COZY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS Serves 6 INGREDIENTS, Soup 2 tablespoons oil 2 pounds chicken breasts 1 large onion, diced 4 carrots, sliced to ¼ in half rings 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken…
We all liked this, even the boys. I used fresh mushrooms and next time I’ll use a whole cup of rice.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.
MAKES: 4 servings
Ingredients
In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons broth until chicken juices run clear. Stir in the green pepper, mushrooms, bay leaf, oregano, basil, pepper and remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Add the rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Add the spaghetti sauce; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally found here: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-cacciatore-skillet
One of my son’s friends joined us for dinner. She tries to eat a gluten-free diet, so I decided to keep it simple and serve oven-baked chicken breasts, rice and steamed veggies. Seasoned the boneless, skinless chicken with my spice mix (Essence of Bargabus, recipe…
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Following the ATK technique, I started with a whole chicken, Continue reading Chicken in a Pot, Smashed Potatoes, Citrus Salad