Simple Chicken Breast Recipes

Author: Larisa Noga

Simple Chicken breast recipes are one thing that a recipe box or kitchen should not be without. Between soccer games, karate, and doctor appointments life can be very hectic and cooking a 5 course meal is just out of the question. However our families still deserve a well balanced, nutritious and tasty meal; which means we have to improvise and come up with recipes that are simple, quick and meet those requirements.



These simple chicken breast recipes are just the ticket to sitting your family down to a hot, nutritious and flavorful meal. They will take you from the chicken to the table with ease and little time. Enjoy!



This first one is very simple and is a one pan wonder. My family really enjoys it and it only takes me about 10 minutes to throw together and then about 35 minutes to cook. I love cooking this on nights when my husband works because it smells wonderful and when he walks in he always says "ooooo, can't wait for dinner."



Ranch Chicken with Veggies



4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 c veggie of choice (carrots work well)

1 c Italian bread crumbs, plus a little extra

2 packages of dry Ranch dressing mix



Preheat oven to 350.



Spray or oil the a 9x13 dish and coat with extra bread crumbs.



In a bowl mix the ranch dressing and 1 cup of bread crumbs together. Coat the chicken in the mixture and place in pan. Then put your veggie in the mixture, stir to evenly coat and then place carrots in the pan around the chicken.



Bake for 35 minutes then serve with slices of bread or biscuits.



This next simple chicken breast recipe is a marvelous well-balanced meal that can be done in one pan. It's incredibly easy to make and simple to clean up. This recipe can also be converted to a crock pot if necessary and baked during the day.



Chicken and Rice



8 boneless skinless chicken breast

1 can onion soup

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/3 can milk

1 box of long grain and wild rice mix

1 16 oz bag of frozen veggies



Preheat oven to 350.



Evenly spread the rice in a 13x9 inch pan. Then sprinkle the herb packet that came with the rice over it, and top with the veggies. In a bowl mix the onion soup with one can of water and pour it over the veggies. Then place the chicken on top of the rice. In a bowl mix the mushroom soup with the milk and pour this over the chicken. Bake for 1 ½ hours.



Both of these recipes do involve quiet a few ingredients and minimal amounts of prep time. However if you need something with almost no prep and few ingredients then you can always opt for the classic; throw some chicken in a pan and pour a can of cream of chicken over it, serve it with instant mashed potatoes and a veggie. This simple chicken breast recipe has been around for ages and has become a favorite quick meal for most families.

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OVEN CRISPY CHICKEN RECIPE

4 Servings, about 4 ounces each

Broiler fryer chicken, cut-up 1 1/2 pounds
Whole milk 1/4 cup
Flour 1/2 cup
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Ready-to-eat flake cereal,
slightly crushed 1 cup
Vegetable oil 4 tablespoons

PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES

1. Remove skin and all visible fat from chicken.
Place milk in large bowl. Add chicken pieces;
turn to coat.

2. Combine flour, paprika, and pepper on a plate.

3. Lift chicken pieces from milk and reserve milk.

Coat chicken thoroughly with seasoned flour
and place on a wire rack until all pieces have
been coated. Redip chicken pieces into reserved
milk.

4. Place crushed cereal on plate. Place chicken
pieces on crushed cereal. Using 2 forks, turn
chicken pieces in crushed cereal to coat.

5. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking tray;
drizzle oil over chicken.

6. Bake at 400¢ª F, for 15 minutes. Turn chicken
pieces over; continue to bake until chicken is
thoroughly cooked and crust is crisp, about
15 more minutes.

PER SERVING:

Calories 350
Total fat 15 grams
Saturated fat 4 grams
Cholesterol 93 milligrams
Sodium 503 milligrams

How to Bake Chicken and Its Health Benefits

Author: John Grant

Some people can imagine chicken delicious only when it's fried. Granted one has to admit that it really does indeed taste great when cooked like that, but is it healthy? And if it is not healthy, is there another way to prepare chicken quick and easy which not only will taste great but also provide a much healthier option for those on a diet or who simply wish to watch what they and their families eat.



Well, in fact there is, there's a much better alternative of cooking it fried and indeed just as delicious, if not more - the simple question then is: Why not bake chicken?



It is not hard as it sounds either. By following simple instructions you are on your way to a healthy and great tasting meal.



To bake chicken we need either a whole chicken or 6 chicken breast pieces. Wash the dressed chicken thoroughly and coat with olive oil. Sprinkle enough salt and pepper to taste. If we want, we may put some marinade mix, like a concoction of rosemary herbs, thyme or oregano, dried or fresh. For simple marinade, try soy sauce and lemon. As we're doing these, pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.



Now we're ready to bake chicken.



-Put the chicken on the baking dish. Then place it in the oven and make sure it is uncovered.



-Bake chicken for an hour and a half in 350 degrees till we see the chicken skin turn into a luscious and juicy golden brown.



-Place inside a meaty part of the chicken a meat thermometer to check if the meat temperature has reached 170 degrees. If it has then we're ready to take it out of the oven. To bake chicken thighs we need the meat temperature to reach 180 degrees. These standard meat temperatures make sure we bake chicken well with all parts cooked. Half-cooked chicken, or any meat for that matter, can cause stomach upset or even food poisoning.



-Then we cut the fleshy part of the meat deep. This should reveal white meat inside instead of pink and clear lip-smacking juice, not reddish. To bake chicken correctly all these tests should be satisfied. If not, we bake the chicken some more. Then we're ready to serve tender and juicy baked chicken, in all its yummy goodness.



When we opt to bake chicken we come out with a healthy and tastier chicken than when we fry it. Deep frying may be a good idea. But baked chicken is still many times better. When re-heating left-overs through the oven chicken often comes out tasting better than if we re-fry left-over chicken.



When we bake chicken we can even opt to stuff it with potatoes, or garlic and onions. There are lesser chances of burning the meat or ruining the skin cover. Lots of times, we need breading to fry chicken-that's added cholesterol. If we merely bake chicken there is no need for any covering on the skin surface.



So opt to bake chicken more often. It will surely do well for our taste, health, and family.

About the Author:
John Grant is a the author for a how to site where he is writing articles about how to bake chicken.

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