Italian Microwave Chicken Recipes

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.

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 PICCATA RECIPE

Steps:

• Arrange asparagus in an even layer in baking dish. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then arrange in an even layer over asparagus. Pour lemon juice over and top with lemon slices and capers.
• Cover with plastic wrap, poke a small hole in the center, and microwave on high 2 minutes. Remove from microwave, flip and rotate chicken pieces, re-wrap, and microwave on high another 2 minutes. Pierce chicken with a paring knife; if juices don't run clear, continue microwaving at 10-second intervals.
• Transfer chicken, asparagus, and lemon slices to a serving platter; immediately whisk butter into liquid in baking dish until melted. Stir in parsley, then pour over chicken to serve.

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.

ITALIAN CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Place butter and sage in a microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Place chicken in dish; turn to coat. Top with green pepper and mushrooms. Cook, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, turning and rearranging chicken twice., Remove chicken and vegetables; keep warm. Add the tomato sauce, sugar and seasonings to cooking juices; mix well. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until heated through. Return chicken to the dish; top with ham, cheese and green pepper mixture. Cook on high for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with rice if desired.