30 Minute Chicken Recipes

THE BEST CHICKEN CAPRESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400° F.
• Use a thin, sharp knife to slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat with the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted into the olive oil, add the chicken breasts to the pan, being careful not to crowd. Cook on each side until lightly browned and easily release from the pan, about 3-4 minutes each.
• Slather the tops of each chicken breast with the basil pesto, about 1-2 tablespoons per chicken breast. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella and a few slices of tomato. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

30 MINUTE CHICKEN & RICE DINNER

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions, using 2 cups (500 mL) broth in place of water. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
• While rice is cooking, prepare chicken and vegetables. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.Cook chicken, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until no pink remains. Add peppers, cook 3-4 minutes or until tender crisp. Add green onions and garlic; cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in soup and remaining ½ cup (125 mL) broth. Cook, stirring often, until simmering. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 4-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. Add cooked rice and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

30 MINUTE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Dice tenders into bite size pieces and set aside.
• Wash hands.
• Place a large pot on stove over medium high heat.
• Add oil, butter, vegetables and bay leaf and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Season mixture with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
• Add flour to the pan and cook 2 minutes.
• Stir broth or stock to the pot and bring to a boil.
• Add chicken to the broth and stir.
• Place biscuit mix in a bowl.
• Combine with 1/2 cup warm water and parsley.
• Drop tablespoonfuls of prepared mix into the pot, spacing dumplings evenly.
• Cover pot tightly and reduce heat to medium low.
• Steam dumplings 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove cover and stir chicken and dumplings to thicken sauce a bit.
• Stir peas into the pan, remove chicken and dumplings from heat and serve in shallow bowls.