Chicken Recipes That Make You Go Hmmm

on January 13, 2012
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Chicken, Sausage and Pepper Rice

Chicken generously shares the spotlight with kielbasa smoked sausage in a simple (but filling) one pot meal. Featured in the equally important supporting roles are frozen pepper stir-fry, white rice and canned tomatoes. Recipe: Chicken, Sausage and Pepper Rice

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Wheatberry Salad

A chicken recipe that makes you go yummm that's also good for you? Now that's a chicken recipe that makes us go hmmm hmmm hmmm. Recipe: Wheatberry Salad

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Chicken Fricassee with Peas and Orzo

A white wine cream sauce turns typical chicken and veggies into a cluckity comforting and exceptionally tender dinner. We like ours best served over a warm bed of orzo. Recipe: Chicken Fricassee with Peas and Orzo

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

Our Mediterranean chicken meatballs are the lighter and svelter sisters of the brawny beefy variety. Seasoned with spinach and herbs, they are absolutely delicious served over a bed of pasta or orzo. Recipe: Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Chicken Saltimbocca

It's no coincidence saltimbocca translates to "jumps in the mouth" in Italian - because this pan-fried chicken dish does just that. And it's all thanks to the chicken's mouth-watering layers of prosciutto, Romano cheese and fragrant sage. Recipe: Chicken Saltimbocca

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Pulled Chicken and Slaw Sliders

Craving a quick and easy supper? These pulled rotisserie chicken and slaw sliders take under 10 minutes to prepare. Recipe: Pulled Chicken and Slaw Sliders

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Chicken in Tomato-Peanut Sauce

Turn chicken "ho-hum's" at the dinner table into "ummhmms" with our easy Crock Pot chicken dish smoothed in Thai spices. Serve this layered-up beauty with fragrant Jasmine rice for a complete meal. Recipe: Chicken in Tomato-Peanut Sauce

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Chicken with 20 Cloves of Garlic

20 cloves of garlic? You bet. Plumped red tomatoes brighten this - believe it or not - lighter version of the garlicky 40-clove classic. Although our recipe cuts down on cloves, it doesn't sacrifice the intoxicatingly savory aroma of the original. Recipe: Chicken with 20 Cloves of Garlic

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Crispy Herbed Chicken with Prosciutto

At first glance, our prosciutto wrapped chicken recipe appears to be quite the undertaking. But in reality, this exquisite dish takes just 25 minutes to prepare and requires minimal clean-up. Recipe: Crispy Herbed Chicken with Prosciutto

Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn

Chinese Chicken and Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

All-American peanut butter is the surprise ingredient in this classic Chinese dish. The creamy spread melds wonderfully in a beautiful toss of chicken, noodles and peppers - making it a perfect introductory dish for those reluctant to try global cuisines. Recipe: Chinese Chicken and Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce