SOUR CREAM AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

6 boneless chicken breast
8 flour tortillas
8 oz. sour cream
1 jar picante sauce
2 c. Monterey Jack cheese

Boil chicken breast. Cut into slices. Simmer chicken in picante sauce. Lightly spread butter on flour tortillas. Stuff tortillas with chicken mixture. Lay open side face down in casserole dish. Cut slices in top of tortillas. Spread sour cream then cheese on top of tortillas. Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes until cheese is melted.

EASY CHICKEN POT PIE

2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) cream of
potato soup
1 (16 oz.) can Veg-All
2 c. cooked, diced chicken
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 (9") frozen pie crust, thawed

Combine first 6 ingredients. Spoon into 1 pie crust. Cover with other pie crust; crimp edges to seal. Slit top crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

CHICKEN POT PIE

2 pie shells
2 cans mixed vegetables
Whole chicken
1 stick butter

Take chicken and boil until done. Put 1 pie shell on bottom of deep deep dish. Take chicken off the bones. Then mix chicken, chicken broth with mixed vegetables and butter. Then pour over pie shell. Then put the other pie shell on top. Bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.

MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

6 chicken breast or 1 whole chicken
1 can cream of mushroom soup
10 oz. Velveeta cheese
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 c. milk
1 bag Doritos

Boil chicken. Debone and chop up chicken. Combine milk, Velveeta, soup and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add meat and simmer 5-10 minutes, stirring often. Put layer of Doritos in long casserole dish, then layer meat mixture. Add layer of chips, layer of meat mixture, ending with chips on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

SO EASY OVEN - FRIED CHICKEN

1 frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 lb. melted butter
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs, finely
crushed cornflakes or flour

Dip chicken pieces in butter, then shake in paper bag containing remaining dry ingredients. Place skin side up in lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and bake 50 minutes at 350 degrees or until done. Serves 6-8.

ITALIAN CHICKEN

1 frying chicken, cut up
2 tbsp. melted butter
Salt & pepper
2 tbsp. dry Italian salad dressing mix
1 can condensed mushroom soup
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (cut into
cubes)

Wash chicken and pat dry. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker. Sprinkle dry salad mix over. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. About 3/4 hours before serving, mix soup and cream cheese. Cook until smooth. Pour over chicken in pot. Cover and cook 30 minutes on low.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

2 lb. beef round steak
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. milk
1 c. crushed saltine crackers
Salt & pepper to taste
Cooking oil for frying

Pound the steak with knife, cut into serving pieces. Blend egg and milk. Mix on separate plate, cracker crumbs, salt and pepper. Dip meat into egg mixture then crackers. Brown meat on both sides in hot oil, then turn heat down to simmer, cover skillet and cook until tender 40-45 minutes. Gravy for meat: Remove meat when done from pan, add a little water/flour mixture to drippings. Bring to a boil. Then simmer until desired consistency.

CHICKEN RICE BAKE

1 1/2 c. regular rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 3/4 c. milk
1 cut up fryer
1 pkg. onion soup mix

Grease bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Add rice to make bottom layer. Combine soups and milk. Heat and pour over rice. Lay chicken pieces on top. Scatter onion soup mix over top. Cover with foil. Bake in slow oven (325 degrees) for 2 hours.

POTTED CHICKEN

3 lb. chicken parts
6 c. bubbling water
2 onions, peeled & quartered
3 carrots, thickly sliced
2 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed
vegetables
1 pkg. chicken noodle soup mix
4 tsp. parsley
1 bay leaf, crumbled

Boil first 5 ingredients and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add the remaining ingredients and cook done but not mushy.

SAUTEED CHICKEN LIVERS

1 lb. chicken livers
Butter
Paprika
Salt & pepper
Flour

In a plastic bag; put flour, salt, pepper, paprika and season all (or) poultry seasoning. Add the chicken livers and shake them all about, until coated. Put them into frying pan with butter added and fry until well done and brown.

APPLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

3 unpeeled tart apples, cubed
2 chicken breasts, skinned
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tbsp. honey
2 orange slices

Place apples in bottom of lightly oiled casserole dish. Put chicken breasts over apples. Combine orange juice and honey in a cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon of mixture over each piece. Cover casserole and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover casserole. Spoon remaining orange juice and honey over chicken and bake another 30 minutes, uncovered. Garnish with orange slices.

CHICKEN AND PORK ADOBO

1/2 lb. chicken breast
1/2 lb. lean pork
1 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. vinegar
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cloves garlic

Cut chicken and pork in small pieces. Mix with sauce. Cook for 1/2 hour or until tender. Serve hot.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN

1 c. soy sauce
1 c. sugar
3 cloves garlic
Ginger slice
3-4 split chickens

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Baste while cooking and bake in all the sauce. T4544 767 F/B A

FAJITA - STYLE CHICKEN BREASTS

--MARINADE:--

2/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. lime juice
2 tbsp. chopped green chilies
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Prepare grill. In a 9 inch square baking pan, stir together all marinade ingredients. Add 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned and halved. Marinade for at least 45 minutes in the refrigerator. Turn once. Remove chicken from marinade and drain. Grill chicken over hot coals 7 minutes. Continue grilling until fork tender (6-8 minutes). Top each piece of chicken with 2 slices Cheddar cheese and grill until cheese begins to melt. Serve with salsa. T4544 SDR 1

CHICKEN WITH RICE

1 med. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 lb. chicken breasts, thighs or
drumsticks
Salt & pepper
3 tbsp. dry, white wine
1 lb. fresh tomatoes, peeled & chopped
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1 c. rice
1/4 c. butter
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter and oil. Add chicken to onion and brown well on all sides; salt and pepper lightly. Add wine and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce diluted in 2 cups of water; simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken to platter; cover and set aside. Measure liquid; add hot water to equal 3 cups. Bring to a boil; add rice and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally. Correct seasoning. Gently brown butter and pour over rice. Top with chicken; cover and keep warm. To serve, spoon rice on platter, surround with chicken and sprinkle generously with cheese. T4544 Records

CURRY CHICKEN

1 pkg. chicken wing drumettes (3-4
lb.) or
1 med. sized chicken (3-4 lb.), cut
into sm. pieces
3 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 of an onion, diced

Optional: 1 teaspoon of lemon grass powder or fresh lemon grass chop into fine pieces. Lemon grass can only be purchased at an oriental food store. Put water in a pan big enough to hold all ingredients. Add all spices. Stir until mixed. Add chicken and onion. Cook on high until boiling, then lower temperature to medium. Stir well, then cover. Cook (covered) until sauce has thickened and chicken is well-cooked (approximately 30-40 minutes). Stir every 10 minutes so chicken is coated evenly with the sauce. More water can be added if a thinner sauce is desired. Serve with steamed rice. 4-6 servings. Wire Shop Computing Support

ORIENTAL CHICKEN WONTONS

8 oz. ground raw chicken
1/2 c. shredded carrots
1/4 c. finely chopped celery or water
chestnuts
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. dry sherry
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. grated gingerroot
1/2 (16 oz.) pkg. wonton wrappers
2 tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
Plum or Sweet & Sour Sauce

For Filling: In a medium skillet cook and stir ground chicken until no pink remains; drain. Stir in carrots, celery or waterchestnuts, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and gingerroot; mix well. Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon of the filling atop a wonton wrapper, lightly brush edges with water. To shape each wonton, carefully bring 2 opposite points of the square wrapper up over the filling and pinch together in the center. Carefully bring the 2 remaining opposite points to the center and pinch together. Pinch together edges to seal. Place wontons on a greased baking sheet. Brush the wontons with melted margarine or butter. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown and crisp. Serve with Plum or Sweet & Sour Sauce. Makes about 25 appetizer servings. T4544 Wire Shop Tracking System Support

CHICKEN PICCATA

4 chicken breasts
1 egg
6 tbsp. lemon
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 c. flour
Shake of garlic powder and paprika
4 tbsp. butter

Mix egg with 1 tablespoon lemon. Mix flour with garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken in egg, then flour mixture. Place immediately in frying pan with butter melted. Brown. While it is cooking, dissolve boiling water with bouillon cube and lemon juice. After chicken is browned, pour bouillon mixture over chicken; simmer gently covered for 20 minutes. Liquid mixture can be doubled for more gravy.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

4 whole chicken breasts (8 halves)
3 (7 oz.) cans tomato paste
8 cans water
2 peppers
2 onions
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, stems and
pieces
Oil
Basil
parsley
Salt and pepper
6 oz. wine

Put oil in bottom of pan to cover. Brown garlic and slice 2 onions very thin and brown. Add mushrooms. Add 3 cans tomato paste and cook on low for 15 minutes. Add 8 cans water, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley. Cook for 3/4 hour. Fry sliced peppers until soft and set aside. Brown chicken (coat first with flour, salt, and pepper), then fry in hot oil. Put chicken, peppers, sauce, and mushrooms in a large pan and mix well. If it "hugs" chicken too much, add 1 can water. Cook about another hour, or so, or until chicken is soft. Add wine last 20 minutes.

CHICKEN, VEGETABLE, RICE CASSEROLE

4 chicken breasts
1/3 c. Italian dressing
2/3 c. rice, uncooked
1 (16 oz.) bag frozen broccoli,
carrots, water chestnuts, etc.
1 can French fried onions
1 3/4 can c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. Italian spices

Pour salad dressing over chicken fillets in 8x12 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees uncovered for about 10 minutes, if frozen (if not, 5 minutes). Place rice, vegetables, and half of onions over chicken. Combine broth and seasonings. Pour over all. Bake additional 25 minutes. Top with remaining onions. Bake 2 minutes.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN MARINADE

1/2 c. oil
1 c. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
2 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 egg
Paprika

Mix together all ingredients. Add 1 large or 2 small chickens. Refrigerate several hours.

CHICKEN DIVAN

1 1/2 to 2 lb. deboned, skinned
chicken breasts, cut into pieces
2 tbsp. oil
1 pkg. broccoli, flowerets or cut
broccoli
1 c. chicken broth
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 2/3 c. Minute rice

Brown the chicken in the oil until cooked, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, broccoli and soup and bring to a boil. Stir in rice, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 4 servings. Mareesa Tomaino

CHICKEN FINGERS

5 lb. boneless chicken breasts
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tsp. minced onion
3 tsp. dry or regular mustard
2 c. dry bread crumbs
2 c. sesame seeds

Combine mayonnaise, onion, and mustard. Cut chicken into finger-sized pieces. Roll chicken in mixture. Combine bread crumbs and sesame seeds. Roll chicken in dry mixture. Place on cookie sheet, drizzle with oil and bake 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve plain or with honey dip. --HONEY DIP:--

2 c. mayonnaise
4 tbsp. honey

Mix together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS

1/2 c. salad dressing
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. honey
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
halves (about 1 1/4 lb.)

Mix salad dressing, mustard and honey. Place chicken breasts on grill or rack of broiler pan; brush with half of dressing mixture. Grill or broil 8 minutes; turn brush with remaining dressing. Continue grilling or broiling 8-10 minutes longer or until tender.

CHICKEN IN CHEESE SAUCE

--WHITE SAUCE:--

2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Mix together above over low heat in saucepan, then add: 1 c. milk
1 c. sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sherry
Dash of hot pepper

Stir over heat until sauce thickens and cheese melts. Broccoli spears
Slices of chicken breast, parboiled

Place broccoli spears on bottom of baking dish with slices of chicken breasts. Pour sauce over chicken, sprinkle Parmesan or Romano cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, serve over rice.

LEMON-TARRAGON CHICKEN

2 tbsp. margarine
8 med. skinless, boneless chicken
breast halves (1 1/2 lb.)
2 c. fresh mushrooms, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. tarragon, crushed
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1/4 c. sour cream
Hot cooked spinach or egg noodles
Quartered fresh lemon slices
(optional)
1/3 c. flour

In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, garlic, sherry, tarragon, and lemon pepper seasoning. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once. Remove chicken and mushrooms with a slotted spoon. In a screw top jar, combine chicken broth and flour; shake until blended. Add mixture to the skillet. Cook and stir over medium high heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove about 1/2 cup of mixture from skillet and stir into sour cream. Return to skillet along with chicken and mushrooms. Heat through; do not boil. Serve over hot cooked noodles. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Serves 8.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE

1 1/2 cooked chickens, remove skin and
bones
1 box Uncle Ben's wild rice
2 c. water
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Pepperidge Farm
stuffing mix
2 sticks butter

Fill bottom of 9x13 inch pan with cooked chicken. Cook rice in 2 cups water and mix with chicken. Add green pepper, soup, milk, salt and pepper. Mix. Melt butter and mix with stuffing. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cover pan with foil before baking.

COUNTRY CHICKEN

3-6 boneless chicken breasts, cut into
2-3 inch strips
6 slices Swiss cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 can milk
2 c. mixed stuffing
1/4 c. melted butter

Place chicken in bottom of casserole, lay cheese over top. Add soup and milk, pour over chicken. Mix together stuffing and melted butter and pour over chicken. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

CITY CHICKEN

2 lb. pork plus 2 lb. veal, cut into
cubes

*Surprise--No Chicken!! Place on small wooden sticks. Beat eggs, dip meat, roll in flour, egg, then corn flake crumbs. Brown in frying pan. Place meat in roaster pan with 1 cup water and drippings from frying pan. Sprinkle with garlic. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Great with Greek salad and flat bread. Old time favorite.

CHICKEN MARSALA ALA DAN GARRIS

8 chicken breast halves or thighs
1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. melted margarine or butter
1/3 c. Marsala wine or sherry

Place bread crumbs, cheese, and garlic powder in a plastic bag; add chicken pieces one at a time and shake to coat chicken. Place in shallow baking dish with oil and water. Shake remainder of bread crumb mixture over chicken. Drizzle the melted butter or margarine over the top of the chicken. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Then add Marsala or sherry, cover with foil and continue to bake at 325 degrees for an additional 15 minutes.

LOU'S LUCKY CHICKEN AND MACARONI

1 lb. chicken, cubed
1 lb. spiral macaroni
1 pkg. frozen, chopped broccoli
1 can mushroom pieces
2 sticks margarine
Garlic powder to taste

Cook and drain macaroni. Set aside. Cook broccoli according to directions. Drain and set aside. Fry chicken cubes. Add chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, and melted margarine to macaroni and season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

SOFT CHICKEN TACOS

10 med. flour tortillas
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin

In skillet, quickly cook 4 chicken breast fillets, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips, and onion in fat until chicken is done and onion is tender. Add tomato sauce, garlic salt, salt, and cumin. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes. To serve, place hot meat mixture on heated tortillas and top with choice of fillings. Roll up burrito style. Makes 10 servings. FILLING CHOICES: Shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced pitted ripe olives, and taco sauce.

CHICKEN AND STUFFING

1/2 chicken, cooked and broken into
sm. pieces
1 pkg. Stove Top stuffing
1 can cream of chicken soup
3/4 can milk

Mix stuffing mix according to package. Place pieces of chicken in bottom of 8x8 inch pan. Top with stuffing. Mix soup with milk which will be lumpy. Pour over all. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

CHICKEN PAPRIKA

5 lb. chicken pieces
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. oil
1 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
3-4 tsp. sweet Hungarian paprika
4 tsp. chicken bouillon (4 cubes)
3-4 c. water (just to cover)
2 tbsp. flour mixed with 2 c. sour
cream

Boil butter, oil, onion, paprika, bouillon and water in a heavy pot, add chicken. Simmer covered until tender. Remove chicken, then bone and skin. Add flour and sour cream mixture and chicken. Don't boil again. Serve with cooked rice. Makes 6 servings.

YOGURT CHICKEN PAPRIKA

3 tbsp. margarine
1 1/3 c. thinly sliced onion
1 tbsp. paprika
2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken,
cut up
1 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. cold water
8 oz. carton plain yogurt

Saute onion in margarine until golden; blend in paprika. Add chicken, brown well. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water, add to skillet with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 35-45 minutes until chicken is very tender. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water, blend into yogurt. Stir into skillet. Heat through. Serve with Spaetzles, dumplings or noodles. Serves 6.

CHICKEN TIDBITS

2 whole chicken breasts, skinned and
boned
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
1 garlic clove, crushed or garlic
salt to taste
1 tbsp. minced parsley
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cut chicken breasts into 3/4 inch cubes. In medium skillet, melt butter. Stir mustard, garlic, parsley, lemon juice in. Add chicken. Saute over medium heat 5-10 minutes, turning chicken constantly. Add bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and coat chicken evenly. Spoon into serving dish. Serve warm or as an hors d'oeuvre or with rice as a main dish.

MARINATED CHICKEN

--SAUCE:--

2 cans pineapple juice
1 c. cooking sherry
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/3 c. sugar

Soak skinless, boned chicken overnight. Cook about 1/2 hour over low coals; longer if done in the oven. Serve over rice.

CHICKEN BREAST SOUTHWESTERN

--MARINADE:--

2/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. lime juice
2 tbsp. chopped green chilies
1 tsp. minced fresh garlic
2 whole boneless, skinless chicken
breasts, halved
8 slices Cheddar cheese
Salsa

In 9-inch baking pan, stir together all marinade ingredients. Add chicken breasts, marinate, turning once in refrigerator at least 45 minutes. Prepare grill. Remove chicken from marinade. Drain. Grill chicken 7 minutes, turn. Continue grilling until fork tender. Top each piece with cheese. Continue grilling until cheese melts. Serve with salsa.

CHEESY TOMATO BASIL CHICKEN BREASTS

--SAUCE:--

3 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 c. cubed ripe tomatoes
1/3 c. chopped onion
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 tbsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
3 whole boneless chicken breasts,
skinned, cut in half

--TOPPING:--

1 c. fresh bread crumbs
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
6 oz. Mozzarella cheese, cut into
strips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 9x13 inch baking pan, melt 3 tablespoon butter in oven. In medium bowl, stir together remaining sauce ingredients except chicken; set aside. Place chicken in baking pan, turning to coat with butter. Spoon sauce mixture over chicken. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in small bowl stir together all topping ingredients except cheese. Place cheese strips over chicken; sprinkle with topping mix. Continue baking 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and bread crumbs are brown.

NANA'S CHICKEN AND BISCUITS

1 Reynolds oven cooking bag
2 tbsp. flour
1 (15 to 16 oz.) pkg. gravy mix,
chicken
1 1/2 c. water
1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
6-8 chicken drumsticks (or 4 chicken
breasts or 6-8 thighs)
4 med. carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shake flour in Reynolds oven cooking bag. Place in 9x13 inch baking dish. Add gravy mix, garlic powder, and water. Squeeze bag to blend ingredients. Place carrots and celery in bag in even layer. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings; place on top of vegetables. Arrange biscuits around chicken. Close bag with nylon tie; cut 6-inch slits in top. Bake until chicken is tender, 50-55 minutes. Last 10 minutes, pour 1 can drained peas into bag and continue baking; be careful not to burn yourself as steam may escape baking bag when opened. Serves 4.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

2 whole boneless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices cooked ham, 1/8 inch thick
6 tbsp. flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. water
6 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
4 tbsp. butter

Remove skin from chicken breasts and discard. Between two pieces of wax paper, flatten breasts with a wooden mallet until quite thin. Cut each into 2 pieces crosswise. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Lay a slice of cheese and slice of ham on each piece of breast and roll. Mix eggs with water and dip chicken in egg, then in flour, then in egg again and finally in crumbs. Melt butter in a flat baking dish and bake chicken at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 4 servings.

LEMON CHICKEN

2 whole chicken
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 egg
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soy sauce (light or dark)
1/4 tsp. white pepper
Vegetable oil
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. water
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. honey
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. catsup
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of white pepper
Peel of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. cold water
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced

Remove bones and skin from chicken; cut each breast into fourths. Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. Mix 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the egg, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, the soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; pour over chicken. Turn chicken to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Heat vegetable oil (1 1/2 inches) in wok to 350 degrees. Mix reserved marinade, the flour, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Dip chicken pieces one at a time into batter. Fry 2 pieces at a time until light brown, 3 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees. Fry chicken all at one time until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Cut each piece crosswise into 5 or 6 pieces; place in single layer on heated platter. Heat chicken broth, honey, lemon juice, corn syrup, vinegar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, catsup, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, dash of white pepper and the lemon peel to boiling. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; stir into sauce. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 seconds. Remove lemon peel. Garnish with lemon slices; pour sauce over chicken. Makes 8 servings.

MARINATED CHICKEN WINGS

3 lbs. chicken wings
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/3 c. salad oil
1 onion, minced
1 tbsp. molasses
4-5 garlic cloves (or sprinkle garlic
powder)
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. Accent

Cut wings in half; cut tip and dispose. Mix all other ingredients and pour over chicken pieces. Marinate 7 to 8 hours in refrigerator, covered. Arrange pieces on cookie sheet and bake, uncovered 1 1/2 hours at 375 degrees. (Turn once after an hour.) Yield: 30 to 40 servings.

BARBECUE SAUCE FOR CHICKEN

2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. salt
1/2 stick of oleo
1 tsp. hot pepper
1/2 c. water

Cook all ingredients in saucepan until salt is dissolved and to a good rolling boil. Brush over chicken several times during barbecuing.

LEMON CHICKEN SAUCE

4 1/2 tbsp. sugar
4 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
4 1/2 tbsp. chicken stock
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp. yellow food coloring
(optional)
Rind from lemon
Several drops lemon extract

Cook sauce until thick over high heat, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over cooked chicken pieces. Serve hot.

FRIED TURKEY

1 turkey breast
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. paprika
4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk

Heat 1 inch salad oil to 370 degrees. Cut turkey into strips. Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper in bowl - and bread crumbs in another. Mix eggs and milk. Dip turkey in flour mix, then egg mix, then bread crumbs. Fry a few pieces at a time about 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Drain on paper towels.

CHICKEN AND NOODLES (HOMEMADE)

4 chicken breasts

Boil chicken until done. Set aside chicken broth. Let breast cool somewhat and then remove meat in pieces. Put pieces of chicken back in broth. --NOODLES:--

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten

Mix flour and salt. Add egg. Turn dough onto a well floured surface. Knead and cover, let stand 30 minutes. Roll dough out onto floured surface, turning dough over and over until paper thin. Allow dough to dry 1 hour, then cut in strips, then allow noodles to dry completely. Add noodles to chicken and cook for about 20 minutes. You can add salt and pepper to taste.

CHICKEN STIR-FRY FEAST

1 c. raw Uncle Ben's original
converted brand rice
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken
breasts
3 tbsp. cornstarch, divided
3 tbsp. soy sauce, divided
3 tbsp. dry sherry, divided
1 lg. clove garlic, minced
4 tbsp. peanut oil or safflower oil,
divided
1 lg. carrot, julienned
1 lg. green or red bell pepper, cut
into strips
1 lg. onion, sliced
1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1-inch square pieces; combine with mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and sherry, and garlic. Let stand 30 minutes. Mix remaining cornstarch, sherry and 2/3 cup water; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in hot wok or large skillet until hot. Add chicken and stir-fry 4 minutes; remove. Heat remaining oil in same pan. Add carrots, bell pepper and onion; stir-fry 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir in chicken and cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring until sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in remaining soy sauce. Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings.

SOUTHERN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

1 frying chicken (2 1/2-3 lbs.), cut up
1/2 lb. bacon
4 med. potatoes, pared
1 lg. onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. chopped shallots, green onions
or sliced onions
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1. Wash and dry chicken. In Dutch oven, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon. Add chicken, browning well on all sides. Remove to a 2 quart casserole dish as pieces brown. 2. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 3 slices. Add bacon fat. Brown on both sides. Remove and place on top of chicken. 3. Top potatoes with onions. Sprinkle with poultry seasonings, salt, pepper, shallots and parsley. Top with bacon. 4. Cover. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. You may add 2 cups green beans, broccoli, cauliflower or squash. Layer extra vegetables on top of chicken before adding potatoes and onions.

SWISS CHICKEN

1 stick margarine or butter
1/2 c. milk
10 chicken breast halves, deboned
10 slices Swiss cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pkg. Pepperidge Farm herb dressing
mix (sm.)

Place chicken breast in large flat baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (salt sparingly). Place 1 slice of cheese on top of each breast. Mix can of soup with 1/2 cup milk and pour over chicken. Melt margarine or butter and mix with dressing mix and spread over chicken. Bake at 325 degrees uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.

CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

1 sm. pkg. egg noodles
1 can cooked chicken, drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 soup can milk
Butter
Bread crumbs
Salt and pepper

Cook noodles in boiling water. Drain. Combine soup, milk, chicken, salt and pepper in saucepan. Bring just to a boil. Take off heat and add to noodles in buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake in 300 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes or until bubbly and brown.

CHICKEN IN THE GARDEN

Aluminum foil
Ready to cook chicken pieces
Sm. potatoes
Cherry tomatoes
Med. onions
Fresh mushrooms
Green peppers
Worcestershire sauce
Salt, pepper, paprika
Butter or margarine

Cut off a 40 inch pieces of aluminum foil for each dinner guest. Fold foil in half. Place chicken, potato, tomato, onion, mushrooms, and green pepper on foil. Sprinkle with Worcestershire, salt, pepper and paprika. Dot with butter. Fold foil. Bake in 450 degree oven (in shallow pan) about an hour or cook over glowing coals. Turn package every 20 to 30 minutes.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

2 cans boned chicken, drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 soup can evaporated milk
1 sm. can mushrooms, drained
1 1/4 c. minute rice
1/2 stick margarine, sliced
1/2 c. slivered almonds

Mix and place in casserole dish. Bake 45 minutes at 375 degrees.

CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER

1 chicken, lg. enough for your whole
family
Some butter or margarine
Salt and pepper
Rice - I prefer Uncle Ben's
boil-in-bag style (enough for your
family)

Wash chicken. Put several pats of butter or margarine on skin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 1 hour. Baste chicken after 30 minutes. Rice - follow directions on Uncle Ben's boil-in-bag rice - its quick, easy and delicious. Gravy - when chicken is done, remove it from the pan. Heat drippings over medium heat on stove. Thoroughly mix 1/4 cup flour with 1/2 cup of water. Gradually add this to chicken drippings as they boil. You may not need all the flour and water mixture, mix to taste. Boil slowly for 10 minutes on low. Serve hot.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE

1 (2-2 1/2 lbs.) chicken, boiled and
off bone
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 oz.) sour cream
1 (8 oz.) Cheez Whiz
1 stick butter or margarine
1 1/2 sleeves of Ritz crackers or
saltines
Poppy seeds

Put bite size pieces of chicken in bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix the soups (undiluted), the sour cream, and the Cheez Whiz together in medium sized bowl. Put this mix on top of chicken. Sprinkle poppy seeds over soup mixture. Melt stick of butter. Crush crackers. Mix together, then sprinkle evenly over chicken casserole. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and brown. Serves 6.

CHICKEN PARISIENNE

4-6 lg. chicken breasts
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 oz. (2/3 c.) mushrooms, with liquid
1 c. dairy sour cream
1/2 c. cooking sherry or white wine
Paprika

Place chicken breast in 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Combine sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms and sherry and pour over chicken. Sprinkle generously with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees about 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until tender. Serve with hot fluffy rice.

CHICKEN BREASTS

4 chicken breasts, halved and boned
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/3 pkg. Pepperidge Farm stuffing
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. margarine

Put chicken breasts, skin side down, in a 9 x 13 inc pan. Lay a slice of cheese on each piece. Dilute soup with milk and divide the mixture equally on each piece. Melt margarine. Mix with dressing and sprinkle on to top. Cover. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Uncover last 40 minutes.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE

1 (6 oz.) pkg. Uncle Ben's wild rice
(original)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can mushrooms
1 whole chicken, cut up
1 pkg. Lipton's onion soup mix

Butter a 13 x 9 inch pan. Mix together rice, soup and mushrooms and spread in bottom of pan. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture and sprinkle with onion soup mix. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours. Serves 4-5.

ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast,
split
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 sm. can black olives
1 zucchini, sliced
1 summer squash, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
Handful of fresh green beans
1 med. onion, cut in wedges
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Brown chicken in large frying pan. Cover with tomatoes. Cover pan and simmer 20 minutes. Add fresh vegetables and top with oregano and basil - cover pan and continue to simmer for 20 minutes. Add black olives and cover with Mozzarella cheese. Continue to simmer until cheese is melted. Serve over white rice.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN CREAM SAUCE

4 chicken breasts halves, boned and
skinned and rinsed
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
3/4 tbsp. garlic, chopped
1 green onion, chopped

1. Add salt, pepper and flour. 2. Dredge chicken breasts in seasoned flour mix, shake excess off. 3. Add butter and vegetable oil to saute pan, cook on medium heat. 4. Cook chicken breasts for 2 1/2 minutes on each side. 5. Add mushrooms, garlic - cook for approximately 1 more minute until chicken is almost done, add chopped onion. 6. Drain fat from pan and set aside. Approximately 4 servings.

CHICKEN DIVINE

4 chicken breasts
2 or 3 (10 oz.) boxes frozen broccoli
spears, cooked
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 c. soft bread crumbs (or cracker
crumbs)
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 tbsp. lemon juice
4 oz. pkg. shredded cheese

Cook broccoli and arrange in baking dish. Add chicken pieces. Mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon and curry powder. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese, crumbs and paprika. Bake 1/2 hour at 350 degrees.

CHICKEN AND ZITI CASSEROLE

1 jar spaghetti sauce (any variety)
4 c. cooked ziti (6 oz. uncooked)
1 1/2 c. cubed cooked chicken or
turkey
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Use 2 quart casserole - stir together spaghetti sauce, cooked ziti, chicken, and 1/2 cup Mozzarella. 2. Sprinkle with rest of Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Makes 6 servings.

NO PEEK CHICKEN

1 pkg. Uncle Ben's wild rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 soup can of water
1 tsp. parsley
Dash of curry powder
4-6 chicken breasts, boned and skinned
1/2 pkg. Lipton onion soup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Mix first 6 ingredients; pour into baking dish. Lay chicken breast on top. Sprinkle soup mix over chicken. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 2 1/2 hours. Don't peek until 2 1/2 hours done. Let stand 15-30 minutes before serving.

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE

1 (10 oz.) pkg. Virgo yellow rice
3 c. boiling water
1 stick margarine or butter, soft
Chicken legs, thighs or breast
Minced or diced onions to taste
(optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease oblong dish. Mix rice and margarine or butter. Spread on bottom of greased dish. Add boiling water on top, then lay chicken parts on top. Cover dish with foil and bake 1 hour. Uncover and sprinkle with paprika (optional) and brown for additional 20 minutes. If you want, you can use 2 cups water "plus" one can of chicken broth.

SAUTEED CHICKEN

4 boned skinless chicken breasts
Old Bay seasoning
Olive oil

Sprinkle Old Bay on breasts. Heat olive oil in fry pan - medium heat. Saute chicken turning often until done, 5-10 minutes.

GARLIC CHICKEN

1 bottle olive oil
2-3 cloves of garlic
Whole chicken, cut up or 5 breasts
6 potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour olive oil in 13 x 9 inch pan. Add garlic cloves. Bake cloves until they pop. Add sliced potatoes and chicken pieces. Lower oven to 400 degrees and bake 45 minutes. Turn chicken after 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

20-MINUTE CHICKEN PARMESAN

4 boneless and skinless chicken breast
halves (about 1 lb.)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
2 tbsp. margarine or butter
1 3/4 c. Prego spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

Using palm of hand flatten chicken to even thickness. Dip chicken into egg then into crumbs to coat. In skillet over medium heat, in hot margarine, brown chicken on both sides. Add Prego sauce. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and parsley. Cover; simmer 5 minutes or until cheese melts. 4 servings.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI VEGETABLE SAUTE

2 tbsp. margarine, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
halves (about 1 lb.)
1 c. cut-up broccoli
1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 can Campbell's cream of broccoli
soup
1/3 c. milk
1/8 tsp. pepper

1. In skillet over medium heat, in 1 tablespoon hot margarine, cook chicken 10 minutes or until browned on both sides. Remove chicken; keep warm. 2. In same skillet, in remaining margarine, cook broccoli, carrots and mushrooms 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in soup, milk and pepper. Heat to boiling. 3. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender. 4 servings. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes.

PINEAPPLE GLAZED CHICKEN

4 chicken breasts, skinned and deboned
1 (15 oz.) can chunk pineapple
Scallions to top the meat
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp. margarine
1/4 c. packed brown sugar

Salt and pepper chicken breasts, brown in margarine over medium heat. When brown add pineapple and sugar. Continue cooking until liquid is thickened and forms a sauce. Serve - scant scallions over meat.

HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN (LOWFAT)

1 tbsp. ginger
1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 c. sherry
3 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tbsp. honey
5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Mix together ginger, soy sauce, sherry, onion and honey. Pour on one side of chicken and broil 5 minutes. Turn and pour remaining ingredients on other side of chicken. Broil for 3-5 minutes longer.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE

2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 bag Pepperidge Farm herb dressing
2 cans chicken noodle soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 stick butter or margarine, melted

Butter 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Mix 3/4 bag dressing, chicken, soups and eggs. Put in dish. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with remaining dressing. Bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
1 c. cream
3 c. milk
2 c. chicken stock
2 c. cubed chicken
1/2 c. sauteed sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. blanched almonds
1 c. sliced water chestnuts
1/4 c. pimento strips
1/4 c. sherry

Melt butter in top of double boiler, add flour and salt, cook until bubbly - add cream, milk and chicken stock, stirring until smooth. Cook over hot water for 30 minutes. Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly. Serve over souffle, rice, or cheese shell.

BAKED CHICKEN

Use 9 x 12 inch pan. 1/2 stick butter
1 onion, sliced thin
1 chicken (may use 2)
1 can mushrooms
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Paprika

Dot butter on chickens - add onions, mushrooms - mix soups together - pour over all - sprinkle with paprika. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees.

CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. milk
1 pkg. Meullers dumpling noodles
(serve 6)
1 (6 oz. or so) can chicken - its
near the tuna

Cook noodles per package directions. Add chicken, soup and milk. Simmer for 15 minutes and serve hot. Additions and substitutions - tuna instead of chicken; cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken; peas, corn or your favorite vegetable.

CHICKEN POT PIE

2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans cream of broccoli
soup
1 c. milk
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. cooked cut up vegetables
(broccoli, carrots, potatoes, etc.)
2 c. cubed cooked chicken or turkey
1 (10 oz.) can Hungry Jack flaky
biscuits

1. In 3 quart baking dish, combine soup, milk, thyme and pepper. Stir in vegetables and chicken. 2. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble. Meanwhile, cut each biscuit into quarters. 3. Remove dish from oven; stir. Arrange biscuit pieces over hot chicken mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.

CASSEROLE CHICKEN

1 whole chicken, cut up
1 (8 oz.) sour cream
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom
soup
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
1 (3 oz.) can chow mein noodles

Cut chicken into serving pieces - place in a casserole large enough to hold chicken comfortably. Combine sour cream, mushroom soup and onion soup mix. Spread the soup mixture over chicken. Cover with chow mein noodles and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

COUNTRYSTYLE CHICKEN

Chicken
Onion
Lard
Allspice
Bay leaf
Salt
Pepper

Brown chicken in small amount lard with onion, add seasoning and spice, cook slow turning not to stick or burn until done.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGERS

1 lb. ground turkey
Bottled mild salsa
1/2-3/4 lb. mushrooms
1 tbsp. salad oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
4 Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns

In bowl, mix ground turkey and 1/4 cup salsa; shape into 4 patties. Broil or grill until they lose their pink color turning once. Meanwhile, slice mushrooms. In skillet over medium heat, in hot salad oil, cook mushrooms and salt until lightly browned, stirring frequently. In small bowl mix mayonnaise and 1/3 cup salsa. To serve, cut each roll in half. Spread mayonnaise mixture on bottom halves of buns. Top with turkey patties and mushrooms.

HERBED - TURKEY - IN - A - BAG

1 (10 lb.) turkey
2 tbsp. dried parsley
1 tbsp. rubbed sage
1 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. savory
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1 tbsp. flour

Rinse turkey and dry. Combine parsley and next 5 ingredients in blender; process 1 minute. Sprinkle cavity and outside of turkey with herb mixture. Shake flour into large cooking bag; place in large roasting dish at least 2 inches deep. Place turkey into bag according to directions. Insert meat thermometer. Bake at 325 degrees until thermometer reaches 185 degrees. Remove from oven and slit bag open. Remove turkey and let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serve with dressing. Yield 10-12 servings.

PAELLA

1/2 lb. shrimp, cleaned
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chopped tomatoes
with liquid
1/2 c. sliced pepperoni
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 c. dry minute rice
1/8 tsp. saffron

Saute shrimp and garlic in butter until shrimp are pink about 2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch and cook 1 minute. Add broth, tomatoes, pepperoni, peas and cayenne pepper. Bring to a full boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice and saffron. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Makes 4 servings. Carol Tollefson

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

4 whole chicken breasts, split
4 chicken leg thighs (not split)
1 (18 oz.) jar apricot preserves
1 (8 oz.) bottle Russian dressing
1 env. onion soup mix

Place chicken in large shallow baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken, trying to coat all pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 75 minutes. Serve with brown rice and spoon some of the sauce over it. In spite of unusual ingredients, it is delicious.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

5 c. cooked, cubed, boneless chicken
breast
2 c. sour cream
7 oz. pkg. skinners ready cut
spaghetti
2 cans cream chicken soup, undiluted
8 oz. can mushroom pieces, drained
1 stick oleo, melted
White pepper to taste
1 c. grated (freshly) Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients except cheese. It is not necessary to cook pasta, provided you put the ingredients together a half a day before baking. Place mix in 13 x 9 inch casserole (greased). Can be frozen. When ready to bake sprinkle cheese over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 12.

MAXINE'S CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Bake 1 chicken or use several chicken breast, boiled 3 c. chicken, chopped
1/2 c. pimento (4 oz. can)
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. chicken broth or more
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 lb. Cheddar cheese, mild
8 oz. pkg. spaghetti, cooked

Mix all ingredients except half of cheese. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove foil and add remainder of cheese and heat until melted. This is great with a green salad and hot French bread.

SOUR CREAM CHICKEN CASSEROLE

3 c. cooked, diced chicken
1 (8 oz.) bag noodles
1 sm. can mushrooms
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 (16 oz.) sour cream
8 oz. Swiss cheese

Cook and drain noodles. Combine all ingredients except Swiss cheese. Place in 9 x 13 inch pan; top with Swiss cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

SKILLET HERB ROASTED CHICKEN

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
halves
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. ground sage
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
2 tbsp. margarine
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken
soup
1/2 c. water

On waxed paper, combine flour, sage and thyme. Coat chicken lightly with flour mixture. In skillet over medium high heat, in hot margarine, cook chicken 10 minutes or until browned on both sides; push chicken to one side. Stir in soup and 1/2 cup water, stirring to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is fork tender. Serve over hot cooked rice. Serves 4.

PRESBYTERIAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

2 c. chicken, cooked & diced
1 can water chestnuts, drained, sliced
1 can LeSueur peas
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. (lite) sour cream
1 tube Ritz crackers, crushed
1 stick oleo, melted
2 tbsp. poppy seeds

Combine chicken, water chestnuts, peas, soup and sour cream. Place in 7 x 11 inch greased casserole. Top with crackers mixed with oleo and poppy seeds. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until bubbly.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

2 c. sliced raw chicken breasts (1"
strips)
18 pineapple cubes, canned
1 whole green pepper, cut into 1"
long thin slices
1 c. sliced raw celery
Salt & pepper to taste

--SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:--

1 c. white vinegar
1 c. apricot nectar
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1/2 bottle tomato catsup
1 tsp. cornstarch

Prepare sauce first by combining all ingredients except cornstarch. Simmer for 30 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch diluted in a little water. Saute chicken in a little oil (do not brown) and add all other ingredients and stir constantly. Add sweet and sour sauce, salt and pepper to taste.

OVEN - FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast
halves
1/2 c. plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 box Ritz crackers, crushed into
fine crumbs

Dip chicken in yogurt and roll in cracker crumbs. Place chicken in baking dish and bake in 350 degree oven 30 minutes on each side. Makes 8 servings.

ITALIAN ROAST CHICKEN

1 fryer, cut up & washed
2-3 tbsp. oil (for baking sheet pan)
2-3 cloves garlic
Sage leaves, crumpled
Parsley
Garlic salt
Oregano
Salt
Pepper

Place chicken in oven baking sheet covered with 2-3 tablespoons oil. Dice garlic over chicken pieces. Sprinkle other seasonings over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour approximately.

FRAN'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE

8 chicken breasts, cooked, cubed
1 pkg. wide noodles
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pt. sour cream
1 tbsp. sherry
1/4 c. grated onion
1 tsp. seasoned salt
Paprika, optional

Bake chicken 45 minutes in broth and water. Remove chicken, cool and cube. Cook noodles in broth and water according to package directions, being careful not to overcook. Drain, put in bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 inch greased casserole. Drizzle butter over noodles. Mix all remaining ingredients except chicken. Add chicken on top of noodles; then spread sour cream mixture over all. Sprinkle top with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until top is slightly brown and casserole is heated through.

CRISPY MUSTARD CHICKEN

2 tbsp. reduced calorie mayonnaise
2 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/4 c. wheat germ
1/3 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. ground thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
4 (4 oz.) skinned boned chicken
breast halves
Vegetable cooking spray

Combine mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl; stir well. Combine wheat germ and next 3 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Brush each chicken breast with mustard mixture, dredge in bread crumb mixture. Place chicken in a 10 x 6 x 2 inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. 4 servings.

DOUBLE CRUST CHICKEN POT PIE

2 (9") refrigerated pie crusts
1 (6 3/4 oz.) can boneless chicken in
broth, undrained & chopped
1 (16 oz.) can mixed vegetables,
drained
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken
soup, undiluted
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp. celery flakes

Fit 1 refrigerated pie crust into a 9 inch pie plate, according to package directions (do not bake). Combine chicken and remaining ingredients; spoon into pie crust. Moisten edges of pastry with water; place remaining crust on top.f Fold edges under and flute. Cut slits in top. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield: One 9 inch pie.

CHICKEN PIE

1 chicken, boiled & boned
1 can cream chicken soup
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 c. milk
1 stick oleo, melted

Combine chicken, soup and broth. Place in 9 x 13 inch dish. Make batter by combining remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.

CHICKEN POT PIE

3 cans white meat chicken, drained
1 can Veg-All, drained
1 can cream of potato soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. milk or 1/2 c. cooking sherry
Salt & pepper
2 Pillsbury pie crusts
1 egg, for egg wash

Place 1 crust in bottom of 9 inch pie pan. Use egg wash on crust. Mix chicken, Veg-All, soup, milk or sherry, salt and pepper. Place in crust. Top with other crust; seal. Use egg wash and then make slits. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Do not put on cookie sheet.

CHICKEN & SHRIMP CASSEROLE

1/2 c. flour
1 lg. frying chicken, cut into
serving pieces
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic
1 can tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. basil
2 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. paprika
1 can minced clams
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c. sherry
1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled & deveined

Dredge chicken in flour. Brown lightly in skillet. Place in casserole. Saute onion lightly. Add garlic, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, basil, parsley, paprika, clams with liquid, mushrooms and sherry. Simmer 10 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. When ready to serve, uncover casserole and add shrimp. Cover shrimp with sauce and bake 10 minutes more at 350 degrees. Serves 6. Can be served over rice.

CHICKEN SALAD CASSEROLE

2 c. chopped cooked chicken
1 c. chopped celery
1 can cream of chicken soup
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sliced diced water chestnuts
1/2 c. slivered almonds
4 tbsp. butter
1 c. crushed corn flakes

Mix all ingredients except butter and corn flakes. Place in ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch casserole. Melt butter and mix with corn flakes. Spread over casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. All ingredients may be mixed ahead except corn flakes and butter. This should be put on just before baking. Casserole should be eaten as soon as baked.

CHICKEN ROYALE

4 sm. boneless chicken breasts
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt, if desired
1/4 tsp. paprika
Pepper

--STUFFING:--

4 c. soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. thyme
Pepper
4 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. water

Mix all stuffing ingredients together. Stuff each breast secure with picks, skewers or thread. Put flour, salt, paprika and pepper in paper or plastic bag. Shake each piece of chicken to coat. Slather breasts with melted butter. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, turning once. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with mushroom sauce.