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Busy people today clamor for fast, tasty, economical dinners when they get home at night, and they don't want the hassle of numerous ingredients that require a lot of extra work. Well, what if dinner could be easy, and at your whim interchangeable, depending on your mood? Yes, it can be simple without being boring. Here are some examples of chicken dinners you will sure to love. Using the same cut boneless skinless chicken breasts, you can make a myriad of wonderful meals for your family. Each recipe assumes 4 servings; you can adjust accordingly

Chicken stays the same for each recipe. Cut 4 boneless, skinless breasts, crosswise into 1/4 inch slices, except Cacciatore. To guarantee tender chicken, perform this one extra step. You will be glad you did. Put the chicken in a bowl and sprinkle a teaspoon of cornstarch on it. Rub it into the meat with your hands. When you cook it this way, you will be amazed at how much better it makes the chicken.

Chicken Cacciatore:

4 chicken breasts, uncut

1 large green pepper

2 T pimentos

1 cup chopped mushrooms

2 cups stewed tomatoes (15-16oz.can)

1 tsp minced garlic

1 bay leaf

1 tsp dried parsley

Simmer all 45 minutes. Can prepare spaghetti, rice or noodles while waiting, if desired.

Chicken Primavera

4 chicken breasts, cut crosswise into strips

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup carrots, cut into " strips or thin circles

3 cups hot fettucine

2 tsp garlic, minced

4 T grated parmesan

4 T creamy ranch dressing

2 T cream or milk

tsp dried basil

While fettucine cooks, place chicken, broccoli, carrot and garlic in a microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave 5 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, toss and stir, microwave 1 minute uncovered.

Chicken and noodles

4 chicken breasts,cut crosswise into strips

Fettucine for 4 servings

16 Oz package frozen vegetables, such as chop suey or stir fry

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Cook the fettucine. Spray wok or big skillet with nonstick cooking spray, or instead place a Tablespoon of oil in wok. Stir- fry chicken 3-4 minute until cooked. Add vegetables

And mushrooms and cook, covered , 3 minutes till vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in hoisin sauce, heat a moment and add the drained fettucine. Toss till coated and heated.

Cashew Chicken

4 chicken breasts, cut crosswise into strips

1 16 Oz package frozen broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts and red peppers

1/3 cup bottled stir-fry sauce

1/4 cup cashew halves

Heat a wok or skillet, add oil. Add chicken and stir- fry 1 minute. Add vegetables, cover and cook about 4 minutes. Remove cover and stir in stir-fry sauce. Stir a few moments and add the cashews.

Mediterranean chicken and white beans

4 chicken breasts, cut crosswise into strips

1 Tablespoon oil

1/2 cup chopped, drained, oil-pack sun dried tomatoes

1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

2 15oz cans great northern bean, rinsed and drained

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp minced garlic

Cook chicken and garlic in oil over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in remainder till heated through.

Try these simple recipes when you don't have a lot of time, you will see how great a simple dish can be.

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