Microchip Cat Flaps: healthy chicken recipes

There's nothing quite like a hot bowl of chili to take the chill off your bones. When it's cold, you need something good and hearty to warm inside. But that doesn't mean you can' find a healthy dinner recipe to prepare this favorite family treat. The one I'm going to share with you, takes a little time, but prepares enough for 10. It's great for serving to a small crowd but I make it for my family of five and we can easily eat on it for two days.

Healthy Chicken Chili

11 ounces dried white beans (pinto, navy, Great Northern).
3 sprigs fresh thyme.
8 fresh parsley stems.
1 bay leaf.
1 tsp. salt.
2 2/3 cups water.
2 tbsp. olive oil.
1 cup onions, chopped.
5 cloves garlic, minced.
2 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, (cut into small pieces).
1 cup dry white wine (optional).
8oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced.
1 ½ cups frozen corn (no-salt added).
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped.
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped.
½ tsp hot pepper sauce.
1 ½ tsp. dried oregano.
1 tsp. black pepper.
½ cup parsley, chopped.

Instructions:

* Put pinto beans in the microwave 1 ½ quarter casserole.

* Bind parsley stems, bay leaf and thyme together with a string.

* Add seasonings related grains and ½ teaspoon of salt and water.

* Cover beans and microwave on high for 30 minutes.

* Continue cooking over medium heat for one hour, stirring every thirty minutes ( add water if necessary).

* In a large pot , saute onion and garlic in olive oil.

* Add chicken , wine and mushrooms.

* Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.

* When beans are cooked, stir half into the pot with chicken.

* Mash the remaining beans and add them to the pot.

* Add corn , peppers , chili sauce , oregano , salt and pepper.

* Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in chopped fresh parsley.

It serves over 10

Health Benefits : An excellent source of protein, chicken is low in fat and easy to digest. Beans are high in fiber and protein and low in fat and cholesterol. Fresh herbs add flavor salt can be kept to a minimum to maintain low levels of sodium.

Enjoy & Bon Appetit

Chicken Breast Recipes For Your Family

Chicken recipes are ideal for all family meal, but when it comes to family holidays, you cannot beat the taste of these chicken recipes deboned stuffed. See our recipes for Christmas dinner and then begging him to come for Christmas every day of the year.

Apple Stuffed Chicken Breasts:

·6 boneless, skinless breast halves.

·2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.

·1 package (6 ounces) whole-wheat or regular chicken-flavored stuffing mix.

·1 cup chopped, peeled apple.

·1/4 cup chopped celery.

·1/4 cup walnuts.

·1/4 cup raisins.

·1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel.

·1/2 cup apple jelly.

·1 Tablespoon lemon juice.

·1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

-Cut each chicken breast horizontally through the middle and almost to the end, leaving a portion to create a space for these things. Touch each piece to flatten slightly and brush olive oil on the outside of each piece. Set aside.

-Prepare stuffing according to package instructions. Add apple, celery, walnuts, raisins and lemon zest to the filling already prepared.

- Spread the filling mixture into 6 portions and stuff each breast with stuffing. Place meat stuffed in a flat 9 x 13 inch baking dish ready. Set aside.

- In a saucepan, combine apple jelly, lemon juice and cinnamon, bring to boil and cook uncovered for 3 minutes. Brush about half jelly glaze on the upper surface of each piece of poultry.

- Chicken Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, and then pours the remaining apple jelly glaze over the chicken and bake for about 20 minutes (1 hour total cooking).

Pineapple Stuffed Chicken Breasts:

·6 boneless, skinless breasts.

·2 Tablespoons butter.

·1/2 medium-sized green bell pepper, chopped.

·1/2 medium-sized red bell pepper, chopped.

·2/3/ cup hot water.

·1 package (6 ounces) whole wheat or regular chicken flavored stuffing mix.

·1 (8-1/4 ounce size) can crushed pineapple (drained, but keep liquid for glaze).

Drain pineapple, reserving liquid. Set aside.

-Slice chicken pieces horizontally through the middle, leaving attached at one end to form a pocket. Flatten slightly by tapping down.

-Melt butter over medium heat. Add red and green peppers and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in 2/3 cup hot water, and then add dry stuffing mix and pineapple. Mix and let set for 4 to 5 minutes.

-Stuff the middle of poultry pieces with pineapple stuffing mix, and place in greased or sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

- In a separate bowl, mix reserved juice from pineapple, brown sugar, white vinegar, and ginger. Drizzle evenly over pieces.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.

Creamy Chicken Breasts:

·6 boneless, skinless breasts.

·1 (10-3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup.

·16 ounces sour cream.

·1 pkg. dry onion soup mix.

-Spray crock pot, and place breasts in the slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken.

Cover, and cook on low for 6 hours.

Cranberry Chicken Breasts

·6 boneless, skinless breasts.

·1 (16-ounce) can whole cranberry sauce.

·1 (8 ounce) bottle Russian salad dressing.

·1 pkg. dry onion soup mix.

-Spray crock pot, and place chicken in the slow cooker. Combine cranberry sauce, dressing, and soup mix, and pour over chicken.

Cover and refrigerate 2-8 hours or overnight.

After marinate in the refrigerator, cook, covered, in the slow cooker on low for 6 hours.

-Slow cooker chicken breast recipes are especially great for Holidays dinner when you're busy. However, whether you're planning an intimate dinner or an elaborate Day dinner celebration, you should find just the right chicken recipe for your family!

Enjoy & Bon Appetite