Thanks Mom for this one that got me started in getting a little more creative.
Chicken Cacciatore
4 chicken breasts
1/2 C olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut in strips
1 green bell pepper, cut in strips
1 yellow pepper, cut in strips
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (yes I actually have been cooking with mushrooms)
1 can (28 oz) Fire Roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 t rosemary leaves
1/8 t pepper
1/2 t salt
1/4 C chicken broth (or water)
1 T chopped fresh parsley
Saute the chicken in olive oil until brown on both sides. Remove from oil; set aside. In oil, cook onion, peppers, and mushrooms until onion is translucent. Add browned chicken breasts to vegetables. Stir in tomatoes, rosemary, pepper, salt and chicken broth. Simmer until sauce is thick. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with fresh vegetables of your choice. Makes 4 servings.
(adapted from Chef/Owner Rino Di Meo, Rino's Italian Ristorante)
Next came my adventures with internet recipes, the following are some of our favorites.
Veggie Tilapia (adapted from here)
1 1/2 T olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced (1 t)
2 (16 oz) cans Fire Roasted diced Tomatoes
1 C chicken Broth
4 (4 oz) Tilapia fillets
2/3's of a Zucchini (sliced then quartered)-(1/4 for sauce, the rest for veggies)
1/2 C (1/4 C dried) onion
1/4 of a Yellow Pepper, diced
1/2 of a Red Pepper, diced (1/4 for sauce, the rest for veggies)
1/2 of a Green Pepper, diced (1/4 for sauce, the rest for veggies)
1 t(ish) Basil
Heat oil in a frying pan at 200 degrees, heat oil and onion for one min, stir in one can of tomatoes with the juice, 3/4 C chicken broth, veggies, & sauce (see below), cook till warm, add Tilipia, cook 20-25 min covered until flakes easily with a fork.
Sauce: puree 1 can tomatoes, 1/4 of red and green pepper, 1/4 zucchini, and Basil
Blackened Chicken with Pineapple
3 large chicken breasts
Blackened Seasoning (Cajun's Choice)
2-3 T Olive oil (or butter)
Rinse and cut chicken to desired size (I cut each breast into 2 or 3 strips, depending on size). Heat olive oil until just before smoking (rings will form in the oil, or butter will be browning). Season chicken to taste, then add to heated oil, cover and cook for 4 min, turn and cook another 4 min on other side. (can cook one more min if you must)
Sauce: Warm 1/2 can of crushed pineapple
1 can Fire Roasted diced Tomatoes
1 can (3.8 oz) Sliced olives (3/4 drained)
serve on the side, or on top as desired by diners
Ground Turkey Burgers (adapted from here)
1.25 lbs Ground Turkey
1/2 C mild salsa (Herdez)
1/2 C chopped green onions
1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro
1 t ground cumin
1 t salt
1/2 t fresh ground black pepper
Mix turkey, salsa, onions, cilantro, cumin, salt & pepper in a large bowl. Form into patties, cook until done (approx. 7 min)
Serve with sliced tomatoes, lettuce and sunny side up/fried eggs. Pickles on the side.
Note: leftover patties are great in "scrambled omelets"
Ground Turkey and Vegetables (adapted from here)
1.25 lbs ground turkey
1/4 C dried onions
1-2 T Olive Oil
1/4 C water (you may want more)
1 Green Pepper - coarsely chopped
1 - 1 1/2 heads Broccoli chopped
1-2 C sliced carrots
1 (8 oz) can Tomato sauce
1 can Fire Roasted tomatoes with juices
1 bay leaf
dried basil to taste
generously sprinkle - Garlic powder & Italian seasoning
Saute turkey & onion in the olive oil, add everything else, stir, cover, cook 12-15 min in frying pan around 200 (stir occasionally)
I hope you are able to enjoy some of these. More will come as we find others that we love (there are already others, they will be coming as well)
