"If you're afraid of butter, use cream." — Julia Child

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Easy Parmesan-Crusted Fish Dinner recipe



Great, easy fish dinner recipe! Goes great with stuffing and green beans, or a salad!

What You Need

1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 env.  GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
6   boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb.)

Make It

HEAT oven to 400°F.
MIX cheese, dressing mix and garlic powder.
MOISTEN chicken with water; coat with cheese mixture. Place in shallow baking dish.
BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
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Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra
For a golden appearance, after chicken is cooked through set oven to Broil. Place 6 inches from heat. Broil 2 to 4 min. or until chicken is golden brown.
Variations
Prepare as directed, choosing one of the following flavor combinations: Mediterranean Parmesan Chicken: Substitute 1 Tbsp. lemon zest and 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves for the garlic powder. Parmesan-Onion Chicken: Substitute 2 Tbsp. minced onion flakes for the garlic powder. Spicy Parmesan Chicken: Substitute ground red pepper (cayenne) for the garlic powder. Parmesan Pizza Chicken: Substitute 1 tsp. dried basil leaves and 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper for the garlic powder.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with your favorite hot cooked Birds Eye® Frozen Vegetable.
 
{RECIPE FROM KRAFTFOODS.COM}

Monday, December 20, 2010

Apple Pie Dip

I made this yesterday, and OOO!  So yummy.  (Kraftfoods.com)

 

What You Need

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp.  ground cinnamon
1 each: red and green apple, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup  PLANTERS Walnut Pieces, coarsely chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups  KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
  WHEAT THINS Original Crackers

Make It


PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Add apples and walnuts; toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
MIX cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in medium bowl. Add sour cream; stir until well blended. Spread into 9-inch pie plate; top with apple mixture.
BAKE 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Kraft's Southwestern chicken chili

Southwestern Chicken Chili {From Kraft foods}

2 Tablespoons Italian dressing
1 lb.  boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans  (15 oz. each) white beans, rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can  (4 oz.) green chiles, undrained
1 tsp. ground cumin
1-1/2 cups  KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro


HEAT dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
STIR in beans, broth, chilies and cumin. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
SERVE topped with cheese and cilantro.

Amanda's Catalina Chicken

2 tsp vegetable oil
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
     (use chicken tenders for less cooking time)
1/2 c catalina dressing
1/2 c apricot jam
1 pkg dry onion soup mix

Preheat oven to 350.  Heat oil in lg skillet on med-high.  Add chicken, cook 4 mins on each side or until browned.  Remove chicken from skillet, place in 3 qt baking dish.  Mix dressing, jam, and soup mix in small bowl.  Pour over chicken.  Bake 45 mins or until chicken is cooked through.  Serve over rice.