Minted Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
2 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint OR 2 drops mint extract
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
2 Tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 pound box farfalle pasta
2 cups asparagus, cut into 2″ pieces
1 pound cooked chicken, cubed
4 cups strawberries, halved
baby spinach leaves
fresh raspberries
Instructions:
Mix yogurt, mint, mayonnaise, honey, and vinegar in a medium bowl, stirring until well blended, to create dressing. Set dressing mixture to the side. Next, in a large cooking pot, boil farfalle pasta following directions on package. During the last five minutes the pasta cooks, add asparagus. Complete cooking until the pasta is tender and asparagus is tender yet crispy. Drain pasta and vegetables. Stir in dressing.
Combine the turkey and the strawberries and gently toss. Add chicken and strawberries and toss gently. Place salad in refrigerator for a minimin of two hours to a maximum of one day. Once ready to serve, place salad atop spinach and garnish with fresh raspberries.
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Chicken Served on Spinach Bed
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
8 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-sodium canned chop tomatoes with juice
Instructions:
Place olive oil in large skillet over medium temperature until oil is heated. Add chopped garlic cooking for 1 1/2 minutes. Add chicken. Cook approximately 5 minutes. Turn chicken and cook other side until chicken is done and juice runs clear. Once chicken is cooked through, remove from pan and place on separate plate. Place spinach in same skillet and cook 2 minutes until wilted. Place spinach in a separate bowl. In same skillet add vinegar and chicken broth. Stir with wooden spoon making sure to mix together well. Be sure to get all the drippings from pan mixed in also. Once mixed add tomatoes including the juice and simmer on low heat for 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. On single serving plates spread a layer of spinach. Place chicken in middle of spinach bed and cover with sauce.
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Chicken Tomato Pasta
Note: This recipe is great for those who are lactose intolerant or who want to limit their dairy intake for any reason.
Ingredients:
18 oz. chicken breast, cut into small pieces (1/2″ square)
1/2 c. onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz.) of diced tomato
1 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/4 c. tomato paste
cooking spray
3 1/3 c. cooked pasta
Instructions:
Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sauté onion, garlic and mushrooms for approximately 5 minutes over low heat. Add raw chicken pieces. Cook chicken over medium high heat until no longer pink. Once chicken is cooked, add tomatoes, paste, balsamic vinegar, and spices to the mixture. Mix together and simmer over medium low heat for 20 minutes.
Serve with a side of garlic bread and your favorite vegetable.