Chicken recipe collection

Low-fat chicken casserole with water chestnuts, cream of chicken soup, and evaporated skim milk. A creamy, crunchy baked dish that's lighter than it tastes.

Mango chicken Pappacito's-style pan-sears pounded chicken breasts in seasoned flour, then glazes them with a garlicky mango-orange purée finished with toasted almonds.

Parchment wrapped chicken: tender chicken strips marinated in ginger-soy, tossed with bean sprouts, scallions, and walnuts, folded into parchment parcels and steamed. A classic Chinese restaurant appetizer made at home.

Creamy Paris-style onion soup with butter-simmered onions, milk, cream, and Parmesan-topped toast. The lighter, creamier cousin of classic French onion soup.

Parmesan breaded chicken dipped in buttermilk and coated with seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, rosemary, and basil, then baked covered until juicy. An oven-baked Italian herb chicken.

Parmesan-crumbed chicken breast pan-fried in olive oil and butter with a crispy breadcrumb, Parmesan, and parsley crust over Dijon mustard. A golden, crunchy breaded chicken cutlet.

Parmesan-crusted lemon chicken: pounded chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, coated in parmesan-lemon zest breadcrumbs, and pan-fried golden in butter. An Italian-American weeknight winner.

Fennel and potato puree broiled with Parmesan and bread crumbs until golden. A creamy, anise-scented side dish that upgrades mashed potatoes with pureed fennel and a crispy gratin topping.

Creamy chicken chowder with potatoes, carrots, and fresh parsley thickened with a flour-milk slurry. A hearty, from-scratch soup that's perfect for thermos lunches.

Creamy parsnip soup with chicken broth, roasted garlic, and fresh orange juice blended smooth. A naturally sweet winter soup with bright citrus to balance the earthy parsnips.

Creamy pureed parsnip and carrot soup with half-and-half, fresh herbs, and a crispy bacon garnish. A silky root vegetable soup for cool-weather dinners.

Mushroom and spinach casserole sautees fresh mushrooms in butter, then bakes with creamed spinach, cream of chicken soup, and a buttery crouton crust. Crowd-pleasing party side or potluck bake.

Light pasta and basil soup with broken vermicelli, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan in a fragrant chicken broth. A simple Italian-inspired bowl ready in under an hour.

Pasta with homemade basil pesto made from fresh basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, butter, and olive oil. Blended smooth, rested an hour, and tossed with hot capellini.

Pasta with asparagus gremolata tosses fresh asparagus and reduced chicken broth with an orange-zest, garlic, and parsley gremolata. A bright, low-calorie Italian spring pasta.

Pasta with pesto and grilled chicken: linguine tossed with jarred or homemade pesto and charred chicken pieces. Quick 30-minute dinner, warm or room temperature.