Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Foil-Pack Chicken and Broccoli Dinner

found on www.bigoven.com


1 package stuffing mix; chicken flavor
1 1/4 cup water
4 chicken breasts (6 oz)
4 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
4 tablespoons ranch dressing


Heat oven to 400.
Spray 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil with oil.
Combine stuffing mix and water.
Spoon 1/4 of the stuffing mix onto the center of each foil sheet.
Top with 6 oz chicken breast, then broccoli, cheese and bacon.
Drizzle with 1 T. ranch dressing
Bring up foil sides and seal.
Place on cookie sheet and bake 25-30 minutes.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
Cut slits in foil for steam before opening.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken Recipe

Can't wait to try this recipe I found on Food.com...

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup liquid margarita mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:
  • Pour margarita mix over chicken breasts, and marinate for 2-3 hours in refrigerator.
  • When ready to prepare, drain and dust chicken breasts with black pepper.
  • Grill 3-4 minutes on each side. 
  • If you do not have a grill use an iron skillet. Bring to medium high temperature and spray skillet with an oil coating. Braise the chicken breasts until done on each side. 
  • Place chicken breasts atop Black Beans. 
  • Serve with a serving of your favorite Mexican rice and Pico de Gallo.
Serve with -
Lipton's Knorr Fiesta Sides "Spanish Rice" or Rice a Roni "Mexican Rice"
Black Beans:  Mix a can of black beans with 1/4 cup of medium Picante sauce, and 1 tablespoon of pico de gallo for garnish.

I saw one person post that the whole meal was only about 7 weight watchers points per serving.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia

Super EASY recipr from Rachel Ray: http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/five-ingredient-recipes/parmesan-crusted-tilapia

Ingredients
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total)
1 lemon, cut into wedges
(I also added a little garlic salt)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . In a shallow dish, combine the cheese with the paprika and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the fish with olive oil and dredge in the cheese mixture. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve the fish with the lemon wedges.