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Chicken thighs on rice with beans and carrots

Chicken and Beans

Ingredients 1 can kidney beans (15 ounce) 1 clove garlic 1 onion (medium) 5 chicken thighs (5-6 medium thighs) 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces) 1/4 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar salt and pepper (to taste, optional) Directions Wash hands…

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Ingredients 1 cup rice, uncooked 1 broccoli, frozen (10 ounce package) 3 cups chicken, cooked 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter) 1/4 cup flour 2 cups chicken broth Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, optional) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cook…

Chicken and Cranberry Salad

Chicken and Cranberry Salad

Ingredients 12 ounces chicken, cooked and diced (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing 1 cup dried cranberries (or cherries) 1/8 cup almonds (sliced) 1 head of lettuce (chopped) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Toss chicken, cranberries, and…

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Ingredients Directions Heat oil in Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium-high heat. Sauté carrot, onion and celery for 5 minutes; stir in broth, chicken, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low; simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes. Meanwhile,…

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Chicken and Spanish Rice

Ingredients 1 cup onion (chopped) 1/4 cup green pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz, low-sodium) 1/3 tablespoon parsley (1 teaspoon, chopped) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic (minced) 5 cups brown rice (cooked…

Chapatis Flatbread

Chapatis Flatbread

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 2/3 cup water (warm) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 dash salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add water, oil, and salt. Mix with fork…

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Ingredients 8 ounces fettuccine noodles 1 cup broccoli, fresh or frozen 16 ounces chicken breast, boneless 2 tablespoons butter 1/8 Basic Soup and Sauce Mix (1/3 cup dry recipe) 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup milk, non-fat 1/2 cup Parmesan…

Cheese and Corn Chowder

Cheese and Corn Chowder

Ingredients 2 cups potatoes (diced) 1 cup carrot (sliced) 1 cup celery (chopped) 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can cream-style corn 1 1/2 cups milk, non-fat 1/2 cup cheddar or American cheese (shredded) Directions Wash hands with…

Chicken salad with dried cherry and celery, served on bread

Chicken Apple Salad Sandwich

Ingredients 1/4 pound cooked, shredded chicken 1 cup chopped celery (one stalk) 1/2 cup chopped apple (one apple) 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 1 lemon, juiced 1 small box of raisins (1.5 ounces) 8 slices whole wheat bread chopped walnuts (1…

Bugs on a Log

Bugs on a Log

Kids and adults can create their own combinations of the ingredients for a fun and healthy snack activity. Ingredients “Logs” 1 celery stalk (Cut into 3 pieces) Apple slices carrot, raw, sliced into 3″ pieces Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese, low…

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