Chicken Crunch Casserole & Apple Glazed Chicken Breasts

How to Make Quick and Easy Chicken Dishes: Chicken Crunch Casserole or Apple Glazed Chicken Breasts

Busy, busy, busy. Are you one of the many busy people constantly rushing here and there but wanting to feed your family healthy meals? Look no further! This Chicken (or Turkey!) Crunch Casserole is the perfect entree for a busy family's dinner. If your family prefers more meat over casseroles, or you need a different chicken meal for another night of the week, try the Apple Glazed Chicken Breasts. With a steamed vegetable and/or salad, you can serve a quick and easy, healthy dinner to your family. Forget fast food. It really can be easy to feed your family at home.

CHICKEN (OR TURKEY!) CRUNCH CASSEROLE
3 cup diced or shredded turkey (or chicken)
1 can (4-oz) mushroom pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
2 cans cream of mushroom soup (1 low-sodium, 1 low-fat)
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup crunchy Chow Mein noodles
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, mushroom pieces, chopped celery, chopped onion, and the poultry seasoning. In a smaller bowl, combine the two cans of soup with the milk using a wire whisk.
Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the turkey mixture into the casserole dish. Pour the soup and milk mixture over the turkey mixture. Sprinkle the Chow Mein noodles over the top.
Bake casserole in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Note: If your family doesn't like mushrooms, substitute a half cup of frozen peas for the mushrooms and substitute cream of chicken soup for the cream of mushroom.

APPLE GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup apple jelly
3 tbsp chicken broth*
2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions, including tops
Preheat broiler. Line pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a small saucepan, blend the jelly and broth. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the jelly melts. Reduce the heat and add the green onions, salt and pepper; stir to mix well. Remove 1/3 of the mixture and set aside.
Put the chicken breasts on the foil lined broiler pan and brush with the apple jelly mixture. Broil for about 20 minutes or until the juices run clear. Turn frequently while cooking and baste with the jelly mixture.
Heat the reserved jelly mixture in the microwave. Drizzle over the cooked chicken before serving.
*No chicken broth on hand? Use water to thin the jelly.

Enjoy!

About the Author Linda Wilson

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