Best Chicken Fresco Recipes

BAKED CINNAMON BREAD CASSEROLE WITH AL FRESCO COUNTRY STYLE CHICKEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 1. Place the bread cubes,sausage and cranberries into a lightly greased 3-quart shallow baking dish. Toss to mix evenly.
• 2. Beat the egg substitute, skim milk and vanilla extract and cinnamon in a medium bowl with a whisk.
• 3. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes.
• 4. Stir and press the bread cubes into the egg mixture to coat.
• 5. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• 6. Bake at 350°F. for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• 7. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar. Serve with butter and syrup if desired.

CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO

Steps:

• Spray a mw safe lidded casserole. Add garlic and tomatoes. Cover; microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirring after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes with fork and add uncooked pasta, broth, wine, salt and black pepper.
• Return baker to microwave; cover and microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grate cheese and coarsely chop basil, reserve about 1/4th for later.
• Carefully remove baker from microwave and remove lid, lifting away from you. Add remaining basil, cheese and chicken to baker; mix well.
• Garnish with reserved basil, additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired.
• Tips: An additional 3/4 cup chicken broth can be substituted for the wine, if desired.
• Any tube-shaped pasta requiring 9-11 minutes cook time, such as penne or rigatoni, can be substituted for the mezze penne pasta.
• To grill chicken in the Grill Pan, season 2 chicken breasts, about 6 oz each, with salt and black pepper. Heat Grill Pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Spray pan with oil. Cook chicken 4-6 minutes or until grill marks appear. Turn chicken over; cook 4-6 minutes or until center of chicken is no longer pink and Pocket Thermometer registers 170°F.

CHICKEN AL FRESCO

Steps:

• In large saucepan, combine water, milk and butter. Bring just to a boil.
• Stir in pasta, contents of seasoning packet, chicken, tomatoes, onions and basil. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium.
• Boil, uncovered, stirring frequently 6 to 8 minutes. Sauce will be thin, but will thicken upon standing.
• Sprinkle white cheese on top of each serving.

SHREDDED CHICKEN AND TOMATILLO TACOS WITH QUESO FRESCO

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium. Add the blackened tomatillos and serrano to a small saute pan and briefly saute in a little olive oil on the grates of the grill.
• Place the tomatillos, serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth. Place the tomatillo mixture in a large saute pan and place on the grates of the grill. Bring the mixture to a simmer, add the chicken, and heat through.
• Place the tortillas on the grill, and grill for 20 seconds on each side. Spoon the chicken mixture into the tortillas and top with a few tablespoons of queso fresco. Fold the tortillas in half serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO

Steps:

• Spray deep microwaveable baker with olive oil. Slice garlic into baker. Add tomatoes. Cover; microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirring after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes with a spoon or spatula. Add pasta, broth,wine, salt and black pepper.
• Return baker to microwave; cover and microwave on high 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop basil. Reserve 2 tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese.
• Garefully remove baker from microwave and remove lid, lifting away from you. Add remaining basil, cheese and chicken to baker; mix well. Garnish with reserved 2 tbsp basil, additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.

LINGUINI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND AL FRESCO ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes, asparagus, onion and garlic with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, and 1 tsp of the black pepper, spread on the sheet pan, and roast for 10 - 12 minutes. Stir half way, roast until nicely browned.
• Meanwhile, cook the linguini according to package instructions, and reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta liquid. Drain pasta and reserve, keeping warm.
• Prepare a large saute pan with cooking spray, and brown thawed al fresco Italian Style Chicken Meatballs over medium high heat for 4 - 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, and toss together.
• Lower heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, 1/2 cup of the pasta water (add remaining 1/4 cup if needed), toss well.
• Serve immediately with crusty Italian bread.

SHREDDED CHICKEN AND TOMATILLO TACOS WITH QUESO FRESCO

Steps:

• Add the blackened tomatillos and serrano to a small sauté pan and briefly sauté in a little olive oil over medium high heat.
• Place the tomatillos, serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth. Place the tomatillo mixture in a large sauté pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, add the chicken, and heat through. (You may also skip this last step and just drizzle the tomatillo sauce over the top of the chicken after you have placed it in the tortilla).
• Run the tortillas under the tap to lightly moisten them and then place the tortillas on the grill or warm non-stick griddle, and grill for 20 seconds on each side. Spoon the chicken mixture into the tortillas and top with some cilantro and a few tablespoons of queso fresco. Fold the tortillas in half serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN TOSTADAS AL CARBON WITH GRILLED TOMATILLOS AND QUESO FRESCO

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, garlic and chipotle chile in a medium nonreactive bowl; season with salt. Add the chicken, toss well to coat, and refrigerate 2 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade; thread onto 4 (12-inch) skewers lightly misted with cooking spray.
• Preheat the grill to medium. Mist the tortillas with cooking spray. Add the tortillas to the grill; cook, turning once, until lightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes per tortilla.
• Meanwhile, add the chicken and the whole tomatillos to the grill; cook, turning often, until tomatillos are charred and chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the skewers from the chicken.
• Coarsely chop the tomatillos and toss with oil and salt to taste. Place toasted tortillas on plates; generously top with romaine, tomatillos, chicken, and queso fresco. Serve with onion, cilantro sprigs, and a lime wedge if desired.

CHICKEN, AVOCADO&QUESO FRESCO TOSTADA; STEAK TACOS W/ AVOCADO&CHARRED TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Steak Tacos 3 medium tomatoes, halved and cored 1 fresh Serrano chili, stemmed Salt 1 pound flank steak ½ tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted 2 limes, cut into wedges 8 fresh corn tortillas 1. Place tomatoes and chili on a roasting tray and set under the broiler. Roast, turning once, until charred all over, about 12 minutes total. Place charred tomatoes and chili in a food processor and pulse until a coarse salsa forms, about 1 minute. Season with salt to taste. Set aside. 2. Season steak with salt. Set a grill pan over high heat. Once pan is very hot, swirl in oil. Lay in steak and sear until charred and medium rare, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove steak from heat and set aside. 3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss onions with cilantro and a pinch of salt. In another small bowl, make guacamole: Mash avocado with a fork. Season to taste with juice from a few lime wedges and salt. 4. Set a stovetop burner to high. Using tongs, hold each tortilla over burner until soft and charred in spots, less than 1 minute per side. Slice steak thinly against the grain. 5. Smear guacamole over tortillas. Top with sliced steak and onion-cilantro mixture. Serve with salsa and remaining lime wedges on the side.

AL FRESCO CHICKEN SAUSAGE MY WAY

Steps:

• 1. Add the Chicken Sausage
• 2. Cook over Med heat, until almost done
• 3. Add rest of Ingredients, except the cheese, and cook for about 30 Minutes, uncovered
• 4. Add the Slices of Cheese, covered until Cheese Is Melted
• 5. Serve while still Hot...

GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO

Steps:

• saute garlic and tomatoes in olive oil until tomatoes pop-- crush tomatoes add pasta, chicken broth, wine, salt and pepper cook until pasta is tender chop basil coarsely (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish) add remaining basil, cheese and chicken and mix well

CHICKEN FRESCO RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for about 30 minutes. (I used more than 1/2 ounce because I had more to marinate. Next time I will marinate a little longer. I also pounded my chicken breast.) Sauté chicken in enough olive oil to just keep the pan and chicken coated. Sauté chicken until cooked and plate. (I kept it covered in the pan on very low heat to keep it hot.) Place slices of tomato on top of the chicken breast. Combine white wine and lemon juice in a saucepan over low-medium heat until warm and almost a boil. Lower heat to low. Add heavy whipping cream and simmer for about 3 minutes to thicken sauce. Now add your cubed butter and whisk all together constantly. Once sauce is hot and a thicker consistency, pull from the stove and top over the plated chicken. Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve.

SHREDDED CHICKEN AND TOMATILLO TACOS WITH QUESO FRESCO

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium. Add the blackened tomatillos and serrano to a small saute pan and briefly saute in a little olive oil on the grates of the grill. Place the tomatillos, serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth. Place the tomatillo mixture in a large saute pan and place on the grates of the grill. Bring the mixture to a simmer, add the chicken, and heat through. Place the tortillas on the grill, and grill for 20 seconds on each side. Spoon the chicken mixture into the tortillas and top with a few tablespoons of queso fresco. Fold the tortillas in half serve immediately.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE WITH QUESO FRESCO CILANTRO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Coarsely chop chicken (3 1/2 cups).
• In a large bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, and 1 cup cheese blend.
• Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of prepared dish.
• Arrange 6 tortillas over sauce, overlapping slightly.
• Spread 1/2 cup sauce over tortillas; top with half of chicken mixture, spreading evenly. Repeat layers once, beginning with tortillas.
• Top with remaining 6 tortillas, remaining 1/2 cup sauce, and remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine queso fresco, tomato, onion, lime juice and salt.
• Serve casserole with salsa.

CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO

Steps:

• 1. Spray deep covered baker with Pam. Place garlic and tomatoes in baker. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes. 2. Crush tomatoes in baker. Add pasta, broth, wine, half of the basil and salt and pepper. 3. Microwave for 16-18 minutes. 4. Add rest of basil, cheese and chicken to baker; mix well. 5. Garnish with basil and parmesan cheese.

RUBY TUESDAY CHICKEN FRESCO (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Pound chicken to about 1/2" thickness and cut into serving sized pieces.
• Slice tomatoes, salt light and set aside for excess juices to drain.
• Grill chicken or cook in skillet with cooking spray, salt and pepper.
• Melt better in medium sized skillet over medium low heat.
• Stir in lemon juice, wine, salt, and parmesan.
• Whisk flour into sauce, stirring constantly to thicken slightly.
• Top chicken with tomato slices, sauce and then drizzle with a good quality balsamic vinegar.

PAMPERED CHEF GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO RECIPE - (3.5/5)

Steps:

• Option- cook chicken in deep covered baker 6-7 min and chop with salad chopper. rub oil on Deep Covered Baker. Slice garlic or crush with garlic press into baker. Add tomatoes. Cover, microwave on High 4-5 min. Stir after 2 min. Add Pasta, broth, wine, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on HIGH 16-18 min or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 min. Meanwhile, coarsley chop basil. Reserve 2 tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese. Remove baker from microwave and remove lid. Add remaining basil,cheese and chicken to baker; mix well. Garnish with reserved 2 tbsp basil, additional Parmesan cheese and pepper.

ACHIOTE CHICKEN WITH QUESO FRESCO

Steps:

• Mix together all spices, Achiote Paste and Orange Juice.
• Pour Marinade over Chicken and Marinate Overnight.
• Remove Chicken from Marinade (Reserve Marinade).
• Place Chicken on an sheet pan or roasting pan.
• Top Each Chicken breast with 2 slices of onion.
• Bake Chicken until done and onion is caramelized.
• Bring Marinade to boil, reduce to simmer and allow to reduce to coat back of spoon.
• Pan Chicken, Top with dash of marinade on each piece and top with Queso Fresco.
• Serve, topped with cilantro.