Chicken/2 recipes

Slow-simmered white bean soup with diced ham, potatoes, celery, garlic, and a hit of liquid smoke. Beans cooked separately for the most tender texture, then folded in to finish.

Slow cooker robusto chicken: chicken breasts braised in Italian dressing, then served over creamy parmesan-sour cream egg noodles. Five ingredients, dump-and-go weeknight dinner.

Here's a light, spicy chicken recipe for a warm-weather evening.

Mustard-rubbed chicken breasts baked in parchment with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and fresh thyme. A healthy, low-fat dinner with built-in cleanup.

Another delicious chicken casserole that will satisfy anyone's hunger without a problem.

Vietnamese-style chicken braised with lemongrass, chili, fish sauce, and homemade caramel sauce until sticky and fragrant. Sweet, salty, and spicy in every bite.

Low-fat Parmesan chicken breasts coated in fat-free ranch dressing and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and crunchy. No eggs, no butter needed for a crispy crust that actually sticks.

One-dish curried chicken baked over rice with dried fruit, raisins, and onion. The chicken roasts on top while the rice absorbs all those warm, fragrant juices. Serves 6.

A good stock can greatly improve and add flavor to many meals.

A quick and easy chicken casserole main dish. Great to use up leftover chicken. Dinner on the table in 20 minutes flat.

Silky avocado velouté soup built on a classic French roux base with chicken stock, egg yolk liaison, and cream. Garnished with avocado cubes, chives, and a cloud of whipped cream.

A set-it-and-forget-it chicken stroganoff simmered in the slow cooker with mushrooms, white wine, and garlic, then finished with a creamy sour cream sauce. Serve over egg noodles for the coziest weeknight dinner.

A nutty, chewy side dish of wheat berries, pearl barley, and wild rice simmered in chicken bouillon with lemon zest, garlic, and green onions. Wholesome comfort in one pot.

Soothing chicken barley soup with parsnips, celery, onion, and a strip of kombu for added minerals. High in protein and fiber, gentle enough for anyone feeling under the weather.

Chilled cucumber soup, a creamy cold starter of cucumbers simmered with leek, celery, and sherry, thickened and enriched with light cream, then brightened with a splash of orange juice. Cool and elegant.

Chicken egg drop soup simmers a ginger-scented broth with velveted chunks of chicken and ribbons of egg swirled through a glossy, lightly thickened base. A protein-packed, restaurant-style soup you can make better at home.