Italian Chicken And Veggies Food

HEARTY ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until the onions begin to soften, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, tie the parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and fennel tops together. Add the herb bundle, broth, 2 cups of water, and, if using, the cheese rind. Bring to a very gentle simmer and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones in large strips, and set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, add the sliced fennel, carrots, and celery to the broth and season with salt, to taste. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are just tender, 5 minutes. Stir in the noodles and cook until just al dente, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken, baby spinach, and Parmesan until the chicken is heated through and the spinach is wilted. Discard the herb bundle and cheese rind. Stir in lemon juice, to taste. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve with additional Parmesan for passing.

ROASTED ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Add a small amount of water to a 2 quart saucepan; bring to boiling.
• Add carrots and potatoes; return to boiling.
• Cook, covered for 8 minutes.
• Stir together salad dressing, Italian seasoning, and 1/8 tsp pepper in a bowl.
• Rinse chicken and pat dry.
• Spray a 9 x 9 x 2" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Brush chicken with half of the dressing mixture. Place chicken in baking pan.
• Bake, uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Drain vegetables and toss with remaining salad dressing mixture. Pour over chicken.
• Return to oven and bake about 5 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
• Place chicken on a serving platter.
• Toss tomatoes with vegetables.
• Arrange vegetables around chicken; brush chicken and vegetables with pan drippings.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add chicken; cook on medium heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and dressing; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

CHICKEN AND ITALIAN VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add chicken; cook 5 min. on each side or until golden.
• Add dressing, garlic and broth; bring just to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 min. Stir in vegetables, cook 3 to 4 min. until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through (170°F).
• Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Let stand until cheese is melted. Spoon over cooked rice.