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Dinner For Two Plus: Spicy Skillet Chicken

Need a 30-minute dinner with tasty boneless chicken breasts and rice?  Grab a skillet, some sassy salsa and a few extras. A great dinner for two for 2 nights, or entertain friends with this delicious easy dinner for four.  Preparation time: 25 minutes.  Start to finish: 25 minutes.

1 to 2  teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed

1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained

1/3 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

2 cups hot cooked rice

Dinner For Two: Tilapia Scampi

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 8 cloves garlic, halved
• 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

 

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Combine the butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave in 10-second increments until the butter is completely melted and the garlic has softened, stirring between each session, about 1 minute total.
3. Arrange the tilapia in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; pour the butter mixture over the fillets assuring they are all evenly covered. Sprinkle the parsley over the tilapia.
4. Bake in the preheated oven, turning the fillets every 10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 40 minutes total.

Add your favorite pasta or baked potato with steamed vegetables.

Tilapia Scampi - Nutritional Information - Amount Per Serving  Calories: 483 | Total Fat: 36.8g | Cholesterol: 153mg

Dinner For Two: Baked Italian Rotini Cheese Casserole

Who can resist rotini pasta, fresh tomatoes and creamy Alfredo sauce baked with loads of shredded cheese?  Prep time: 20 minutes - Start To Finish: 55 minutes.

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 cup milk
1 container (10 ounces) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cups shredded provolone cheese (8 ounces)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon Progresso® Italian-style dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

1 .  Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 2-quart casserole. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2 .  Stir milk into Alfredo sauce; stir in 2 tablespoons basil, the cheese and 1 cup of the tomatoes. Pour mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining tomatoes.
3 .  Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon basil; sprinkle over top.

Dinner For Two: Chili Chicken And Rice

Tender chicken breasts on top of hearty chili and rice make for a delicious inexpensive meal for two.  Choose mild or hot chili to suit your taste.  Prep Time:10 Minutes - Cook Time: 30 Minutes - Ready In: 40 Minutes.

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups cooked rice
1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 slices processed American cheese

In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken over medium heat. Spread rice in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine the chili and taco seasoning; spoon over the rice. Top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Top with cheese slices. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until juices run clear.

Dinner For Two: Scallop Stir-Fry

Soy sauce and sesame oil flavor this scrumptious Scallop Stir-Fry - Dinner For Two. Preperation Time: 20 minutes, Start to Finish: 30 minutes.

 

• 1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 3/4 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups)
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3/4 pound sea scallops, cut in half
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Dinner For Two: California Taco Chili Bake

California Taco Chili Bake - Think of this recipe as one big baked taco, a dinner that can be ready for the oven in 10 minutes flat!  Prep: 10 minutes -  Start To Finish: 35 minutes.

1 1/2cups Original Bisquick® mix

1/2 cup milk

3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces)

Paprika

1 cup shredded lettuce

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

(+Additional shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired)

1.  Heat oven to 400°F. Heat chili, stirring occasionally, until hot.
2.  Beat Bisquick mix and milk with wire whisk until soft dough forms. Spread half of the dough in ungreased square baking dish, 9x9x2 or 8x8x2 inches. Top with chili. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Drop remaining dough by 6 spoonfuls onto top. Sprinkle with paprika.
3.  Bake about 25 minutes or until topping is light brown. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and additional cheese.

Dinner For Two: Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Basil

"If you like the ingredients in the name, you'll love the dish. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes it complete."  Prep Time: 10 Minutes;  Cook Time: 25 Minutes;  Ready In: 35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined

2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup chopped parsley

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water. Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.  Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

 

Dinner For Two: Salsa Chicken Recipe

For a speedy main dish, try this south-of-the-border skillet chicken- Prep/Total Time: 25 min. 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 small green pepper, julienned
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons sour cream

Directions

• In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides. Add the onion, green pepper, salsa and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in corn. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Serve with sour cream. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (prepared with reduced-fat cheese and reduced-fat sour cream) equals 328 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 743 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 36 g protein.

Dinner For Two: Fettuccine With Ricotta, Tomatoes & Basil

An incredibly quick and easy pasta dish of a butter, ricotta and Parmesan cheese sauce on fettuccine topped with fresh tomato and basil. 

 

Prep: 10 minutes.

Start To Finish: 20 minutes.

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated fettuccine
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

1 .  Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Return to saucepan.
2 .  Stir together butter, ricotta cheese and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Toss with hot fettuccine.
3 .  Top pasta with tomato, basil and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Dinner For Two: Crispy Garlic Oven Baked Chicken

Add a little comfort to your dinner with this home-style chicken recipe.  Garlic mashed potatoes create the crispy garlic chicken coating that anyone would love. Prep Time: 10 min. Start To Finish: 1 hr -5 min.

1/2 package (7.2-ounce size) Betty Crocker® roasted garlic mashed potatoes (1 pouch)

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 egg

1/2 cup buttermilk

3- to 3 1/2-pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 .  Heat oven to 425°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
2 .  In shallow dish, stir together potatoes (dry) and red pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg with fork or wire whisk until foamy; stir in buttermilk.
3 .  Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then roll in potato mixture to coat. Place in pan. Drizzle with butter.
4 .  Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Turn chicken; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until coating is golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs).