Chicken Breasts With Cranberry Salsa And Cilantro Cream Food

DUMP-AND-BAKE CRANBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place chicken in the prepared dish. In a separate bowl, stir together salad dressing, cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix seasoning and orange zest. Pour sauce over chicken.
• Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and return to the oven for 15 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CRANBERRY SALSA AND CILANTRO CREAM

Steps:

• Combine green onions, jalapeno, vinegar and cranberry sauce in a medium sized bowl.
• Stir in 1 tbsp of the cilantro, and 1 tbsp of the lime juice.
• Set aside.
• Combine the remaining cilantro and lime juice with the cream cheese in a small bowl, combining well.
• Set aside.
• Put each chicken breast half between plastic wrap, and flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness using a mallet or rolling pin.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat medium skillet over medium high heat, cook chicken 4-5 minutes on each side, till done.
• Spoon cranberry salsa evenly into 4 serving plates.
• Top with chicken breasts, and add a dollop of cilantro cream over each chicken breast, then serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread over one side of each chicken breast. , In a large skillet, saute chicken seasoned side down in butter for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken to serving platter; keep warm. , Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the fruit, onion and pepper; set aside. Combine cornstarch and juice until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; pour over fruit mixture and gently toss to coat. Serve with chicken.

CRANBERRY SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until browned on both sides. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa, cranberries, water, honey, garlic, cinnamon and cumin; mix well. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with almonds.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
• Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

CREAMY SALSA VERDE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend salsa and cream cheese in blender until smooth.
• Cook chicken in skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Top with salsa mixture; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 8 min. Uncover; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
• Top with cilantro just before serving.