Cheesy Chicken Italiano Recipes

CHEESY CHICKEN ITALIANO

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 min. on each side. Add sauce; cover. Simmer on low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Add VELVEETA; cook and stir until melted.
• Drain pasta; top with chicken and sauce.

CHEESY DITALINI WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and thyme and cook until softened. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes, then whisk in the broth and milk. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken, spinach and pasta and cook to heat through. Stir in the gruyère and season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 bowls and top with toasted breadcrumbs.

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine salad dressing mix and water; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Remove chicken. Cool slightly; shred meat with two forks. Return to slow cooker., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and soup until blended. Stir in mushrooms. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 1 hour longer. Serve with pasta or rice. If desired, sprinkle with oregano.

CHEESY ITALIAN CHICKEN PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°. Grease bottom and side of pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, with shortening. Mix chicken, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce; spoon into pie late.
• Stir Bisquick, milk, pepper and eggs until blended. Pour over chicken mixture.
• Bake uncovered 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Serve with remaining tomato sauce, heated if desired.

CHEESY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend the bread crumbs & the cheese together with 1/2 of the teaspoon of black pepper and set aside.
• Beat the eggs together and add the other 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
• Split each breast in half width wise so that you will have 4 thin pieces of chicken.
• Heat the olive oil and the butter in a large skillet until medium hot.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture then into the breading mixture, being sure to put as much breading as possible on each side -- patting helps.
• Place the chicken in the skillet.
• Brown well on both sides, cooking time is a approximate depends on size of meat.
• Drain on Paper Towels & Enjoy.
• Because the chicken pieces are thin they will cook quickly and be done in a very short time.

CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.