Microwave Chicken Breasts Italian Food

MICROWAVE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until mixture simmers, stirring once; set aside. , In a bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Dip the chicken into egg, then roll in the crumb mixture. Place in a lightly greased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, rotating a half turn after 5 minutes. , Pour tomato mixture over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella. Cook, uncovered, at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

MICROWAVE CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Combine celery, peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms with 1 T water and 1 T butter in a 2 quart microwave-safe dish.
• Cook uncovered on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring after every minute.
• Drain.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce, olives, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
• Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
• Slide chicken into casserole dish with other ingredients, turning to coat with sauce.
• Arrange with meatiest portions out towards the outside of the dish.
• Cover and cook 10-12 minutes on high, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Serve over hot pasta or rice.

ITALIAN MICROWAVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put rice, water & tomatoes in a 2 or 3L microwave safe dish and mix.
• On top of that add the zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, onion, olives and basil leaves.
• Sit the chicken on top and sprinkle the stock powder on the vegetables and the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover the dish with a lid (microwave safe) or cling wrap and cook for 40 minutes on 90% power. I use an 1100watt oven but I wouldn't worry about altering the time if yours is less powerful.

MICROWAVE CHICKEN BREASTS ITALIAN

Steps:

• 1. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a skillet with onion and pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add oregano, salt, black and cayenne peppers, capers and sugar. Cook as additional 2 minutes. 2. Transfer contents of skillet to a food processor and puree. Add remaining oil and balsamic. Taste and correct seasoning. (Recipe can be done ahead to this point) 3. Place chicken breasts in a microwave-oven proof dish or pie plate large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour sauce over the chicken, cover the casserole loosely with waxed paper and cook on high power for 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, recover and cook an additional 4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through but still juicy. Partially rotate the dish after 2, 4 and 6 minutes. Set aside for 2 minutes. 4. Spoon 1 or 2 chicken breasts and sauce onto heated plates. Serve with rice or steamed potatoes. NOTES : My MC II shows 28.4 CFF Recipe by: Chicago Trib 1/7/1996 Posted to EAT-LF Digest by PatHanneman on Mar 11, 1999,

MICROWAVE ROMANO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Butter/grease a microwave-safe baking dish (large enough to hold 4 rolled chicken breasts).
• Season the inside of the chicken breast with salt and black pepper, then place 1 slice of Swiss cheese and 1 slice ham on top of each pounded chicken breast.
• Roll up as tightly as possible and secure with toothpicks (if necessary).
• In a small bowl combine the Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, tarragon, basil and dry breadcrumbs.
• Roll/coat the rolled chicken breast into the spice/breadcrumb mixture to coat on all sides.
• Place into a baking dish, then drizzle with melted butter.
• Cook on HIGH for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.

FROZEN CHICKEN BREASTS IN MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Layer frozen breasts in a round pie or casserole dish. (Try to fit as many on the bottom as possible.) Add enough water to cover the top layer at least half way. Cover with tight fitting lid, or saran wrap.
• Microwave on high for 10 minutes. Let them sit for about 3 minutes, and then check on them (watch out for the steam, I always burn myself.)
• Remove the cooked breasts from the bottom to a separate dish, recover the remaining breasts and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes depending on the thickness.
• Use in whatever recipe as you desire - the water turns into a decent broth.
• Update: I decided to try this with some frozen, skin on and bone in thighs. It was a terrible mistake - the bones apparently make the cooking time considerably longer (upwards of 45 minutes.) I would recommend just sticking with boneless skinless :-).

MICROWAVE BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Drain broccoli well; combine with green onions and 1/2 cup cheese in a large bowl and mix.
• Pound each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness, and top each with a piece of ham and 1/6 of broccoli mixture.
• Fold chicken in half over filling; tuck thinner ends under (use toothpicks to hold in filling if necessary).
• Mix bread crumbs, parsley, and paprika.
• Brush about a tablespoon of melted butter over chicken, and coat with seasoned crumbs.
• In a 13"x9" baking dish, cook chicken, covered loosely with waxed paper, on High 10 to 12 minutes (until fork tender) (High heat on my microwave is 800 watts.).
• Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce.
• In a 1-quart bowl, stir together remaining 2 tbsp butter, flour, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in milk gradually; cook on High 3 1/2 minutes or until boiling, stirring twice.
• Add remaining cheese, whisking until melted; serve with chicken.

MICROWAVE ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Take whole chicken and make diagonal slits in breast and thighs.
• Rub chicken with olive oil followed by salt and pepper ensuring slits are also prepared with spice.
• Place in a glass casserole dish suitable for microwave.
• I use a 900 Watt combination microwave oven, program grill and microwave for 30 - 40 minutes depending on size of chicken on full power.
• Turn chicken every 10 minutes to ensure even grilling.

ITALIAN ZEST CHICKEN (ZIP AND STEAM)

Steps:

• Stir first three ingredients well and allow mixture to thicken for 1 minute.
• Spread rub evenly onto chicken breast halves.
• Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend onto chicken.
• Place prepared chicken breasts in Ziploc® Brand Zip 'n Steam™ Medium or Large bag. Seal bag and place in microwave.
• Cook on full power for 4 - 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, with no trace of pink. If needed, continue microwaving at 30-second intervals until chicken is done.
• Allow bag to stand 1 minute before handling. Carefully open bag and serve.