Best Chicken N Summer Squash Packets Recipes

CHICKEN AND SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter in the oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with half of the salt and half of the pepper, and add it to skillet. Cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large plate or platter, and cover to keep warm.
• Pour off fat from skillet, and add squash, zucchini, and tomato. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until squash is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and return chicken to skillet. Cover partially. Cook until squash is soft, and chicken is white throughout but still juicy, about 5 minutes longer.
• Transfer chicken to platter, and cover with foil to keep warm. Raise heat to high. Cook vegetable mixture, stirring often, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Arrange vegetables around chicken, and serve.

CHICKEN AND SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and onions and cook just until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Don't overcook. Remove from heat and stir in chicken, Cheddar cheese, and crackers.
• Whisk mayonnaise, eggs, ranch dressing, and pepper together in a bowl. Gently stir into squash mixture and spread into the prepared baking dish.
• Combine stuffing mix and 1/2 cup melted butter in a separate bowl. Sprinkle over squash mixture, pressing down slightly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

CHICKEN AND SUMMER SQUASH PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare 2 15" x 12" rectangles of heavy-duty foil for the packets.
• Flatten chicken to ¼ inch thickness; sprinkle with 1/8 tsp of the salt and pepper.
• Divide the onion slices between the two foil pieces. Top with chicken, mustard, squashes, and corn.
• Combine the basil, garlic powder, paprika, and remaining salt and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over each vegetable packet, and dot with margarine. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.
• Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape safely. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN & SUMMER SQUASH SKILLET

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
• Mix cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. milk and dry seasonings until blended. Mix 1/4 cup with remaining milk in small microwaveable bowl; set aside. Add vegetables to same skillet; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 2 min. Add orzo; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
• Spoon orzo mixture onto 4 plates; top with chicken. Microwave reserved cream cheese mixture on HIGH 15 to 20 sec. or until heated through; stir. Spoon over chicken; top with basil.

SUMMER SQUASH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise and milk. Stir in the chicken, squash, onion, pimientos, thyme, garlic powder, pepper and cooked rice. , Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until edges are bubbly and center is set.

SUMMER SQUASH CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
• Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish, and coat with the garlic. Bake 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Cool and chop.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the rigatoni in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the zucchini and yellow squash until tender and lightly browned.
• In a small bowl, mix the Alfredo sauce and milk. Serve chicken over the cooked pasta. Pour Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Top with zucchini and squash. Sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and almonds.