Quickie Chickie Recipes

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredoents, except chicken in a large zip lock bag or dish large enough to hold the chicken in one layer.
• Put chicken in the marinade and refrigerate
• Turn to coat chicken evenly a couple of times.
• Marinate at least 1 hour but better yet overnight.
• Remove from the marinade and BBQ over medium heat until cooked through apprx 25 minutes or do in the oven either under the broiler or center oven 350 apprx 25 minutes.
• Cooking time depends on the size of the breasts.

Steps:

• Start the soup: Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, scallions, carrots, garlic and mushrooms and season with salt and the oregano. Cook over medium high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables become tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock and tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes so the tomatoes lose their raw taste.
• Cook the chicken and pasta: Season the chicken breasts with salt on all sides. Lower the heat and add the chicken breasts and elbow macaroni. Simmer until the pasta cooks and the chicken breasts are cooked through and register 160 degrees F on a meat thermometer, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Finish: Turn off the heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and transfer to a flat surface. Put a fork in each piece of chicken to hold it in place and avoid touching the hot meat with your hands as you cut. Slice the chicken into small pieces and add it back into the soup. Allow the soup to "stand" on the stove for 5 minutes before serving. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the basil and cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Sprinkle chicken breast with chipotle powder.
• Bake about 15 minutes.
• Top with picante sauce.
• When almost done (about 10-15 minutes) sprinkle with cheese and top with green onions.
• Return to oven until cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes.