Chicken Caprese

Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts , skinless and boneless
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 6 oz. jar DeLallo Traditional Basil Simply Pesto
4-6 slices fresh mozzarella or 6 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
8 cocktail or small tomatoes , sliced
DeLallo balsamic glaze
Fresh basil , slivered
How to Make It:
-Preheat the oven to 400° F.

-Use a thin, sharp knife to slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat with the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted into the olive oil, add the chicken breasts to the pan, being careful not to crowd. Cook on each side until lightly browned and easily release from the pan, about 3-4 minutes each.

-Slather the tops of each chicken breast with the basil pesto, about 1-2 tablespoons per chicken breast. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella and a few slices of tomato. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

-Fajita Seasoning Mix
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper


-For the Chicken Fajitas
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 batch fajita seasoning mix (recipe below)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil , divided
2-3 limes
1/2 green bell pepper , cored and seeded
1/2 red bell pepper , cored and seeded
1/2 yellow bell pepper , cored and seeded
1 yellow onion , peeled and halved
12 flour tortillas
How to Make It:
-Mix the fajita seasoning in a small bowl with the cornstarch. Add 1/4 cup of the oil and the juice of 1 lime and whisk to combine. Thin the mixture with water if it's too pasty. Set aside.

-Slice the chicken breast into 1/4" thick slices and place in a shallow bowl or zippered freezer bag if making ahead for meal prep. Add 2/3 of the fajita seasoning marinade and toss to coat the chicken well. Set aside.

-While the chicken marinades, slice the bell peppers and onion and place in a shallow bowl or zippered freezer bag if making ahead for meal prep. Add the remaining 1/3 of the marinade and toss the vegetables until well coated. Set aside.

-Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetables. Cook until the onion softens and the peppers take on color, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes. Transfer to the shallow bowl.

-Heat the remaining oil in the skilled and cook the chicken undisturbed until bottom of the chicken pieces begin to turn white, the bottoms are browned, and the chicken releases its juices, about 4 minutes each side. Add the peppers and onion back to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is warmed through. Remove from the heat and give the dish a squeeze of the remaining lime.

-Serve with warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, avocado sauce, crema, and more lime wedges

Chicken Breasts with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups mixed mushrooms , sliced
2 tablespoons minced shallots
4 tablespoons butter , divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/2 lemon , zested
Chopped parsley , for garnish
How to Make It:
-Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally. Pound the chicken breasts lightly with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick.

-Season the breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper then melt the butter in a large skillet with half of the olive oil. Add 2 of the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate.

-Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the rest of the olive oil to the pan then repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Cook and transfer to the plate with the other breasts, then cover to keep warm.

-Add 1 more tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and shallots to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened, stirring often.

-Add the wine and chicken broth to the skillet, bring to a boil, and reduce to half. Add the whipping cream, thyme leaves and the last tablespoon of butter. Stir to combine and add the lemon zest.

-Serve the mushroom sauce over the chicken breasts. Garnish with chopped parsley, more fresh thyme leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:
1 6- ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon , juiced and zested
2 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Easy Roasted Broccoli and Feta
1/2 cup Easy Roasted Tomatoes


For the Quinoa:
1 cup dried quinoa
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Crumbled feta cheese

How to Make It:
-Slice the chicken breast into 1-inch chunks and add to a gallon freezer bag. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper then add to the bag, seal, and marinade for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.

-Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

-Reduce the heat to medium and add the broccoli and tomatoes to the pan with more olive oil if needed, and warm through.
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa. Rinse it in a fine mesh strainer under cold water first. Bring a sauce pan of water to a boil over high heat, then add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and the quinoa. Boil it like pasta, until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, fluff with a fork, and return the quinoa to the pot, cover with a kitchen towel, then a lid and let sit for 5-10 minutes.

-To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa between the bowls and top each with half of the chicken and vegetable mixture. Season with more kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and drizzle with more olive oil if you'd like. Sprinkle with feta cheese crumbles and serve.

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients:


1 lemon
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter , divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chicken broth or white wine, or a combination of both
2 tablespoons capers , drained and rinsed
Flat-leaf parsley , for serving (optional)

How to Make It:
-Slice the lemon in half, juice one half, then cut the other half into 1/8" slices and set aside.

-Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and slice in half lengthwise to make two thin cutlets. Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper then dredge each breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.

-Heat 2 tablespoons butter with the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 pieces of the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter or sheet pan and cover with foil. Continue with the remaining chicken.

-Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken broth or wine (or 1/2 cup of both) the lemon juice, sliced lemons, and the capers, scraping up the browned bits on the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.

-Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until melted. Taste for seasoning and spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts. Top with parsley, if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes or cauliflower, polenta, or noodles. 
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