Cheesy Italian Chicken Food

CHEESY DITALINI WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and thyme and cook until softened. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes, then whisk in the broth and milk. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken, spinach and pasta and cook to heat through. Stir in the gruyère and season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 bowls and top with toasted breadcrumbs.

CHEESY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend the bread crumbs & the cheese together with 1/2 of the teaspoon of black pepper and set aside.
• Beat the eggs together and add the other 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
• Split each breast in half width wise so that you will have 4 thin pieces of chicken.
• Heat the olive oil and the butter in a large skillet until medium hot.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture then into the breading mixture, being sure to put as much breading as possible on each side -- patting helps.
• Place the chicken in the skillet.
• Brown well on both sides, cooking time is a approximate depends on size of meat.
• Drain on Paper Towels & Enjoy.
• Because the chicken pieces are thin they will cook quickly and be done in a very short time.

CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.

ITALIAN MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and oregano in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and beans; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done and mixture is heated through. Place in large bowl.
• Add Dinner; mix lightly. Top with mozzarella.

CHEESY ITALIAN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper, and pound with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin until they are evenly about 1/4-inch thick.
• In a shallow bowl mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
• Dip the meat in the eggs, then in the crumb mixture.
• Place the crumbed cutlets in the refrigerator until nearly time to serve.
• In large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat until hot.
• Cook cutlets on each side until golden brown, about 5 minutes or until the juices run clear.
• Serve each cutlet with a wedge of lemon.

CHEESY ITALIAN CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Into ungreased 8-inch square baking dish, spoon and spread one cup of the spaghetti sauce. Top with chicken tenders in a single layer. Spoon remaining sauce over chicken and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered 30-35 mins or until everything is bubbly and chicken is no longer pink.
• Cook spaghetti as directed on the package, drain.
• Serve chicken and sauce over spaghetti.