Balsamic Chicken (Bruschetta Chicken)

I used to hate tomatoes.  I'm still pretty picky, but I've come up with this recipe that I actually like with fresh tomatoes. 
Marinate 4 chicken breasts in balsamic vinagrette for 2 hours (or less).
Cook on the stovetop in a deep skillet until thoroughly cooked. 

While the chicken is cooking, combine:
6 cups of Roma tomatoes, diced
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
2 Tb olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, diced

Top the cooked chicken with tomato mixture and moz. cheese until tomatoes are heated and cheese is melted.  

BBQ Chicken Pizza (French Bread)

I found a new bread at Walmart - the Italian Loaf.  It's shorter and wider than a regular loaf of French bread and worked perfect for this.  

1 Italian Loaf
2 chicken breasts
1/4 cup red onion
BBQ sauce
2 cups Mozarella cheese


2 chicken breasts.  Sliced thin - about the size of a domino. 
Cook chicken and towards the end add 1/4 cup of diced red onion.  Cook together just long enough to soften the onion a little.  

Cut Italian Loaf in half (top and bottom).  Spread chicken and onion across. 
Drizzle your favorite BBQ sauce over - don't get it too thick. 
Top with Mozarella cheese and bake in the oven at 375 for about 10 minutes.  

I'm positive it's healthier than regular pizza! 

Chicken Stirfry

2 chicken breasts, diced and cooked

Veggies of your choice. Cook with 1/2 cup water, covver and steam. 
I used:
Broccoli, Zuchinni, Carrots, & Green peppers

Sauce: 
2 TB Cornstarch
3 Tb Brown sugar
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup Karo syrup
1/2 cup soy sauce (or less)
2 TB white vinegar
1 TB sesame oil
1 Tb rice vinegar
3/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp garlic
Boil for 1 minute, plus 1-2 more to thicken.  Pour over ckn & veggies and serve over rice.  

PS.  If you've never cooked with sesame oil..... get some!   I love the smell and it really adds a lot of flavor. 

White Chicken Chili

With snow storms approaching, it's time for a good winter dish! 

1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 Tb oil
Cook until tender.

4 cups chicken broth
2 cans (white, pinto, or northern) beans  (not rinsed helps it thicken)
2 Tb fresh cilantro or parsley
1 Tb lime juice
1 tsp cumin
Bring to a boil and simmer 10 mins.

2 Tb cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Mix until smooth and stir into chili.

2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
Bring to a boil, cook & stir 2 minutes or until thickend. 

I also added 1/2 tsp coriander & 1 tsp chili powder.  
I never really got it to thicken, but it has a good flavor served with some wheat toast! One bowl will fill you up! 

Tangy Peach Chicken

I know the flavors together sound questionable, but it turns out great!
One of the easiest recipes ever!  

Grill, bake, broil, however you want to cook 4 chicken breasts. 
2 cups salsa & 2 cups jam (I use Nectarine or peach- and one day I promise to post my husband's salsa recipe.  For now, use whatever brand you like.)

Mix the salsa & jam and pour over chicken.  Heat throughly. 

I served it over bowtie pasta and just let the sauce flavor the pasta a little.