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Mini Taco Bowls
Prep Time:10 min
Total Time:25 min
Makes:4 servings, two taco bowls each
8 Flour Tortillas
1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 cup Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup Ranch Dressing
HEAT oven to 350°F. Microwave tortillas on HIGH 30 sec. Press 1
tortilla into each of eight 2-1/2-inch muffin cups. Carefully fold
back edges of tortillas, leaving opening in center of each for
filling. Bake 10 min.
MEANWHILE, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in salsa; bring
to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 min. Spoon into
tortilla bowls; top with remaining ingredients.
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Thai Peanut ChickenPrep Time:15 min
Total Time:35 min
Makes:4 servings, about 1-1/3 cups each
1/4 cup CATALINA Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1/2 lb. thin spaghetti, broken in half, uncooked
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup thin carrot slices
HEAT 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken;
cook and stir 5 min. or until cooked through.
ADD remaining dressing, water, broth, soy sauce and peanut butter;
mix well. Bring to boil. Add spaghetti; cover. Simmer on medium-low
heat 5 min.
STIR in vegetables; simmer, covered, 4 to 6 min. or until spaghetti
is tender.
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Chicken Salad PaniniPrep Time:10 min
Total Time:16 min
Makes:4 servings, one sandwich each
2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. Real Bacon Bits
2 Tbsp. thin green onion slices
2 Tbsp. Ranch Dressing
8 slices multigrain bread
1 tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
4 Cheddar Cheese Slices
MIX chicken, mayo, bacon, onions and dressing; spread onto 4 bread
slices. Top with tomatoes, cheese and remaining bread.
COOK in preheated grill pan or skillet sprayed with cooking spray on
medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
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Bruschetta ‘n Cheese-Stuffed Chicken BreastsPrep Time:15 min
Total Time:1 hr
Makes:8 servings, one stuffed chicken breast each
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
8 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb.)
1/3 cup Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the
basil and dry stuffing mix; stir just until moistened.
PLACE 2 chicken breast halves in large freezer-weight resealable
plastic bag. Pound chicken with meat mallet or side of heavy can
until chicken is 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with remaining chicken,
adding two at a time to bag. Place chicken, top-sides down, on
cutting board; spread evenly with stuffing mixture. Starting at one
of the narrow ends, tightly roll up chicken. Place, seam-sides down,
in 13×9-inch baking dish. Drizzle evenly with dressing.
BAKE 40 min. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake an
additional 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and
cheese is melted.
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Barbecue Ranch Chicken SaladPrep Time:25 min
Total Time:25 min
Makes:6 servings, 1-3/4 cups each
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce
1 pkg. (10 oz.) mixed salad greens
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1/2 cup Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Crumbles
COOK chicken and barbecue sauce in large skillet on medium-high heat
until heated through, stirring occasionally.
TOSS greens with chicken, tomatoes and onions in large bowl.
TOP with dressing and cheese.
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VELVEETA Country Garden PrimaveraPrep Time:20 min
Total Time:30 min
Makes:4 servings
3 cups matchlike zucchini sticks
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 Tbsp. oil
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup mostaccioli, cooked, drained
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
6 oz. VELVEETA Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
COOK and stir zucchini and cauliflower in oil in large nonstick
skillet on medium heat until crisp-tender.
ADD tomatoes, pasta and basil; mix lightly. Cook until heated
through, stirring occasionally.
STIR in VELVEETA; cook until melted, stirring occasionally.
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Fiesta Chopped SaladPrep Time:10 min
Total Time:10 min
Makes:4 servings, 2 cups each
1 bag (12 oz.) salad greens
1 pkg.(6 oz.) Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips, chopped
1 cup Three Cheese Crumbles
1 cup coarsely broken tortilla chips
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1/2 cup Ranch Dressing
TOSS greens with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
ADD dressing; mix lightly.
SERVE immediately.
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BBQ ChickenPrep Time:10 min
Total Time:1 hr 50 min
Makes:5 servings
1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 lb.), cut up
1/2 cup Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
POUR dressing over chicken in resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn
to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate. Remove
chicken from marinade; discard bag and marinade.
PREHEAT grill to medium heat. Mix barbecue sauce and chopped pepper;
set aside.
GRILL chicken 40 min. or until cooked through (165°F), turning
occasionally and brushing with the barbecue sauce mixture during the
last 15 min. of the grilling time.
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Pronto Pasta ItalianoPrep Time:5 min
Total Time:20 min
Makes:4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 jar (15 oz.) pizza sauce
1/2 cup Shredded Pizza!
Four Cheese PREPARE Dinner as on directed on package. Meanwhile,
brown meat in large skillet; drain, if necessary.
ADD Dinner and pizza sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with shredded
cheese; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 2 min. or until shredded
cheese begins to melt.
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Kelly in IL
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