Tag Archives: chicken
Black Bean Fruit Salsa and Spicy Grilled Chicken
I love the colors of summer food. Bright, vibrant hues that scream freshness! This fresh salsa is one of my favorites. Fresh tomatoes, mangos (or peaches or nectarines), cilantro, black beans, and just a little bit of fresh hot pepper. … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Condiments/Sauces, Main Dishes, Salads
Chicken in a Mustard Cream Sauce and a Quinoa Pilaf
This meal makes a quick but flavorful last-minute dinner. Sauté a few chicken breasts (I like them pounded thin for faster, more even cooking), mix 4 ingredients for a tangy herb-infused cream sauce and serve with some fresh vegetables and/or … Continue reading
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Asian Chicken Salad and Scallion Pancakes
This chicken salad recipe comes from a good friend Heather. I love that it is both warm and cold. The cold, raw crunchy vegetables together with warm chicken and a warm soy dressing (that serves as both marinade and dressing) … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Breads, Main Dishes, Salads
Last Minute Dinners: Salsa Chicken (and a Mexican Coleslaw)
Looking for something quick, easy and delicious to throw together for a last-minute dinner? This Salsa Chicken has been the answer to many of my “Oh no! It’s 5 o’clock already! What am I going to cook tonight?” dilemmas. Simply … Continue reading
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Chicken Stir-Fry in Peanut Sauce
Stir-fries are a great way to use up small amounts of vegetables left in your crisper. That stray half of a bell pepper, or 6 lonely mushrooms starting to wilt. Such was the state of my refrigerator when I made … Continue reading
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Cream of Broccoli Soup with Shredded Chicken or Turkey
What to do with leftover turkey on Friday? Try this warm, creamy, cheesy broccoli soup. Perfect for leftover roast chicken or turkey. Cream of Broccoli Soup with Shredded Chicken or Turkey Yield: 10-12 Servings 2 Tbs butter 1 large bunch … Continue reading
Filed under Main Dishes, Soups/Stews/Curries
Shredded Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas
I shredded a crock-pot full of chicken a while ago with the intention of making these enchiladas, but life got the better of me, and I didn’t get around to it until recently. Once you have chicken shredded, these enchiladas … Continue reading
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Pesto Stuffed Chicken
We have been trying all sorts of new recipes with the Basil Pesto that we made this summer. One of our favorites has been this Pesto Stuffed Chicken, adapted from Kayln’s Kitchen. Everyone loves it except BigA, who hates cheese … Continue reading
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Grilled Peruvian Chicken Thighs
Welcome to No Empty Chairs. I have been a long time food blog reader, and have finally decided to join the throng! My goal with this blog is to share a little bit of our home (via the family dinner … Continue reading
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