Chicken 'n' Biscuits

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup cream soup substitute mix plus 1 tsp. chicken bouillon OR 1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz. water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken ( I used 2 chicken breasts)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (I used cheddar as I didn't have any parmesan)
BISCUITS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk or water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley


In a saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in flour, basil and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Add cream soup and water. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in vegetables, chicken and Parmesan cheese; reduce heat to low.
Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Combine milk, oil and parsley; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Transfer hot chicken mixture to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Drop biscuit batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned.

Chicken and Tortellini Stew

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 cup frozen sliced carrots
1 cup frozen cut green beans or peas
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Herb and Garlic dip mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup dried cheese-filled tortellini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Stir the cornstarch and water in a small cup until smooth. Set the mixture aside.
Heat oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's well browned, stirring often.
Add the carrots, beans and onions. Stir in the broth. Heat to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes. Add the tortellini and parsley, if desired. Cook for 10 minutes or until the tortellini is tender.
Stir the cornstarch mixture and stir it into the saucepot. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens slightly.

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

4 lb. roasting chicken
1 1/2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce

Place chicken in crock pot. Coat inside and outside of chicken with sauce. Cover with lid and turn on low for 8-10 hours. Enjoy a tender, tasty and fall off the bone chicken!

Southwestern Chicken Salad Wrap

2 1/2 lbs. cooked chicken cubed
3/4 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup sour cream
1 heaping tbsp. taco seasoning
2 stalks celery diced
1/3 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
tortilla wraps

Combine all ingredients except cheese and tortillas. Let sit about 1/2 hour. The longer it sits the better the flavors will blend. Scoop chicken onto tortillas, sprinkle on cheese and roll up. You can either eat these wraps cold or bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. We like them warmed up!
Makes 5-6 wraps.

'Skinny' Fettuccine Alfredo

12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or linguine pasta
1 cup 2 % cottage cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used a mozza/edam mix as I did not have parmesan)
1/4 cup milk
1tbsp. Epicure cheese, chives and bacon dip mix
1 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Puree cottage cheese in food processor until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and pulse to combine. Add cheese mixture to drained pasta. Return to heat. Stir constantly for 1 minute. Serve immediately. I cut up chicken breasts and fried them in a frying pan and added cheese sauce to chicken instead of pasta. I served this over the pasta.

Crunchy yogurt chicken

1 - 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, sour cream or thick kefir
2 -3 cups crushed crackers, or bread crumbs
1 tbsp. Epicure Caesar or Ranch dressing mix
4 - 6 chicken breasts without skin

Mix dressing mix and crumbs together. Coat chicken in yogurt, dip in crumb mix and place in baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes until chicken is cooked all the way through. Serve with rice or potatoes.

Chicken and Chickpea Stew

2 celery stalks
2 carrots diced
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
4 cups less sodium chicken broth
3 cups marinara sauce ( I use my homemade tomato sauce)
1 - 19 oz. can chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 -19 oz. can white kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups dry short tube pasta
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut into 1/2 inch cubes ( I've actually never made this with chicken as there is plenty of protein with the chickpeas and beans, but I'm sure it would taste good with chicken)
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan ( I use mozzarella cheese as I don't have parmesan in the house)

IN large sauce pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion and carrot and saute until tender. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

ADD broth, marinara, chickpeas, kidney beans, pasta and pepper and bring to a boil.

REDUCE heat to low-medium and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes.

ADD chicken to pan and cook 3-5 minutes until chicken is done.

SPRINKLE with parmesan and serve.