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Juicy Apple Chicken
This delightfully simple recipe for Juicy Apple Chicken can be ready in just 20 minutes.
Featuring tender chicken breasts topped with an apple juice glaze and sautéed onions, this hearty meal offers delicious flavor and family appeal.
Garnished with crisp apple slices and a sprinkle of thyme, this quick-to-make entrée is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 5 mins.
Cooking Time: 15 mins.
4 (about 1 1/4 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup Apple NESTLÉ JUICY JUICE Premium 100% Juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Apple slices and fresh thyme leaves (optional)
SEASON chicken with salt and ground black pepper, if desired. Dust with flour.
MELT butter in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook on one side until golden brown. Turn chicken over and push to side of skillet; stir in onion, Juicy Juice and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet and place on serving platter.
INCREASE heat to high; cook onion, stirring frequently, for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned and juice has reduced. Serve over chicken. Garnish with apple slices; sprinkle with thyme leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 4
Carbohydrates 13 g
Carbohydrates % DV 4%
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 2%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 34 g
Calories 242
Calories from Fat 47
Total Fat 5 g
Total Fat % DV 8%
Saturated Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat % DV 12%
Cholesterol 90 mg
Cholesterol % DV 30%
Sodium 108 mg
Sodium % DV 5%
Vitamin A % DV 2%
Vitamin C % DV 51%
Calcium % DV 3%
Iron % DV 7%
Garden Pasta Salad
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 20 mins.
1 package (20 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Family Size Three Cheese Tortellini, prepared according to package directions, rinsed in cold water and drained
1 cup bottled fat free Italian salad dressing
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained and broken into chunks
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup (2 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan or Romano Cheese
1 package (10 ounces) Italian-blend torn mixed salad greens
POUR dressing into large bowl. Add pasta, tuna, tomatoes*, broccoli and cheese; toss well to coat. Refrigerate or serve immediately over mixed greens. If desired, after chilling stir in a little more salad dressing to moisten pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/6 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 6
Amount per Serving
Carbohydrates 51 g
Carbohydrates % DV 17%
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 16%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 31 g
Calories 407
Calories from Fat 84
Total Fat 9.3 g
Total Fat % DV 14%
Saturated Fat 4.8 g
Saturated Fat % DV 24%
Cholesterol 78 mg
Cholesterol % DV 26%
Sodium 1051 mg
Sodium % DV 44%
Vitamin A % DV 22%
Vitamin C % DV 57%
Calcium % DV 20%
Iron % DV 19%
Beef Tenderloin over Greens
There's no better way to top a salad than with melt-in-your-mouth beef tenderloin.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Cooking Time: 15 mins.
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon MAGGI Reduced Sodium Beef Flavor Instant Bouillon
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar blend (such as SPLENDA)
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 ounces beef tenderloin, fat trimmed, cut into 4 pieces
8 cups baby salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
COMBINE water and bouillon in small bowl; stir to dissolve. Stir in vinegar and sugar blend.
HEAT oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook on each side for 3 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet. Slice beef into strips. Divide baby greens and tomatoes among plates; top with beef.
ADD sauce mixture to skillet; stir to loosen brown bits from bottom of skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, for 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Pour over salad.
Serving Size: 4
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 4
Carbohydrates 11 g
Carbohydrates % DV 4%
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 11%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 19 g
Calories 270
Calories from Fat 150
Total Fat 17 g
Total Fat % DV 26%
Saturated Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat % DV 32%
Cholesterol 55 mg
Cholesterol % DV 19%
Sodium 220 mg
Sodium % DV 9%
Vitamin A % DV 60%
Vitamin C % DV 35%
Calcium % DV 8%
Iron % DV 15%
Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce
Your family will love this delicious Italian favorite.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins.
Cooking Time: 30 mins.
12 dried jumbo whole-wheat or regular pasta shells, prepared according to package directions
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup (8 ounces) fat free or reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 container (15 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Marinara Sauce
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
COMBINE 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg and pepper in medium bowl. Stuff each shell evenly with cheese mixture; place in ungreased 12 x 7 1/2-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over shells.
BAKE for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serving Size: 6
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/6 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 6
Carbohydrates 30 g
Carbohydrates % DV 10%
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 11%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 16 g
Calories 268
Calories from Fat 80
Total Fat 9 g
Total Fat % DV 14%
Saturated Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat % DV 22%
Cholesterol 63 mg
Cholesterol % DV 21%
Sodium 663 mg
Sodium % DV 28%
Vitamin A % DV 16%
Vitamin C % DV 1%
Calcium % DV 35%
Iron % DV 10%
Oven-Glazed Caribbean Chicken
A little work but you'll be rewarded with every bite you take of this succulent chicken, highly seasoned and glazed with rum and coffee.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins.
Cooking Time: 15 mins.
Refrigeration Time: 30 mins.
2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar blend (such as SPLENDA)
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
1 teaspoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
4 (about 1 1/4 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
COMBINE sugar blend, ketchup, rum, lime juice, butter, ginger, coffee granules and allspice in small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil; stir until coffee and sugar blend are dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside.
TRIM chicken of any visible fat. With sharp knife, make two diagonal slits about 1/2-inch deep on the top side of each breast.
COMBINE garlic, oil, salt and pepper in small bowl. Rub mixture all over chicken. Arrange chicken slit-side-up on rack in shallow baking pan. Brush chicken with glaze; reserve remaining glaze. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
PREHEAT broiler.
BROIL chicken for 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; coat with reserved glaze. Broil for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Turn chicken over again; coat with glaze. Broil for an additional 2 minutes or until tops are sizzling and brown.
Serving Size: 4
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 4
Carbohydrates 11 g
Carbohydrates % DV 4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 0%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 33 g
Calories 260
Calories from Fat 50
Total Fat 6 g
Total Fat % DV 9%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat % DV 12%
Cholesterol 90 mg
Cholesterol % DV 30%
Sodium 490 mg
Sodium % DV 20%
Vitamin A % DV 4%
Vitamin C % DV 10%
Calcium % DV 2%
Iron % DV 6%
Garlic-Stuffed Sirloin
Fragrant, mellow garlic mingles with tender, juicy beef in every bite. Grilled polenta makes the perfect accompaniment.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins.
Cooking Time: 36 mins.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup peeled, finely chopped garlic cloves
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds thick-cut boneless beef top sirloin steaks
HEAT oil in small, nonstick skillet over low heat. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until tender. Add green onions; increase heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until green onions are crisp-tender. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat; let cool.
PREHEAT grill.
TRIM excess fat from steaks. Cut each steak horizontally three-fourths of the way through the meat creating a pocket, being careful to not cut all the way through. Spoon cooled garlic mixture into pockets, spreading evenly. Secure with wooden picks.
GRILL steaks over medium-low heat, turning once halfway through, for 26 to 32 minutes or to desired doneness. Remove wooden picks; slice steaks into ½-inch-thick slices.
Serving Size: 12
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/12 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 12
Carbohydrates 1 g
Carbohydrates % DV 0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 0%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 24 g
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 60
Total Fat 6 g
Total Fat % DV 9%
Saturated Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat % DV 10%
Cholesterol 70 mg
Cholesterol % DV 23%
Sodium 115 mg
Sodium % DV 5%
Vitamin A % DV 0%
Vitamin C % DV 2%
Calcium % DV 2%
Iron % DV 15%
Herbed Butterfly Pork Chops
The herbs added to the pork really create a quick and easy flavor sensation.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Cooking Time: 10 mins.
4 thick-cut boneless pork chops
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
PREHEAT grill or broiler.
BRUSH pork with lemon juice. Combine parsley, rosemary, thyme and pepper in small bowl; mix well. Rub herb mixture on both sides of pork.
GRILL or broil pork, turning occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Serving Size: 4
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 4
Amount per Serving
Carbohydrates 1 g
Carbohydrates % DV 0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 0%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 25 g
Calories 180
Calories from Fat 70
Total Fat 7 g
Total Fat % DV 11%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat % DV 13%
Cholesterol 60 mg
Cholesterol % DV 21%
Sodium 50 mg
Sodium % DV 2%
Vitamin A % DV 4%
Vitamin C % DV 10%
Calcium % DV 2%
Iron % DV 6%
Southwestern Kabobs
These Southwestern Kabobs made with pork, bell pepper and onion are great for an outdoor barbecue party.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins.
Cooking Time: 6 mins.
4 (about 1 pound total) boneless top loin pork chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 tablespoons taco or fajita seasoning
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 large onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 (10- to 12-inch) skewers
COMBINE pork and seasoning in plastic bag or shallow bowl; mix well until pork is evenly coated.
THREAD pork, alternating with bell pepper and onion pieces, onto skewers.
PREHEAT grill.
GRILL or broil kabobs, turning occasionally, over medium-high heat for 6 minutes or until pork is no longer pink.
NOTE: If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before threading.
Serving Size: 4
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 4
Carbohydrates 7 g
Carbohydrates % DV 2%
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 2%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 25 g
Calories 210
Calories from Fat 70
Total Fat 7 g
Total Fat % DV 11%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat % DV 13%
Cholesterol 60 mg
Cholesterol % DV 21%
Sodium 500 mg
Sodium % DV 21%
Vitamin A % DV 2%
Vitamin C % DV 20%
Calcium % DV 2%
Iron % DV 6%
This one is a little high
Sensible Chicken & Rice Casserole
Satisfy hearty appetites with this comforting recipe. Baked to golden brown perfection this rich and flavorful casserole is one of the most popular meals, and is sure to become a family favorite.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins.
Cooking Time: 45 mins.
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups NESTL? CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup egg substitute, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon diced jalapeño or hot pepper sauce (optional)
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole dish.
COMBINE rice, cheese, evaporated milk, chicken, onion, egg substitute, cilantro, butter and jalapeño in prepared dish; stir well.
BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Serving Size: 4
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe 4
Carbohydrates 43 g
Carbohydrates % DV 14%
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Dietary Fiber % DV 2%
Sugars 17 g
Protein 44 g
Calories 540
Calories from Fat 190
Total Fat 21 g
Total Fat % DV 33%
Saturated Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat % DV 63%
Cholesterol 100 mg
Cholesterol % DV 33%
Sodium 780 mg
Sodium % DV 32%
Vitamin A % DV 30%
Vitamin C % DV 2%
Calcium % DV 80%
Iron % DV 10%