STOVE TOP Easy Chicken Bake

INGREDIENTS :

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup

1/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oven to 400ºF.

PREPARE stuffing as directed on package.

MIX remaining ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish; top with stuffing.

BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is done. Enjoy now or cover and refrigerate. To reheat, microwave each serving on HIGH 2 min. or until heated through.

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Healthy Living

Save 30 calories and 3 grams of fat per serving by preparing with reduced-fat condensed cream of chicken soup and BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream.

How to Thaw Chicken Safely and Quickly

When thawing chicken under running water, be sure to use cold water. Keep the chicken in its original wrap or place in a water-tight resealable plastic bag. Be careful not to cross-contaminate other food products, work surfaces or utensils with the dripping water.

STOVE TOP Classic One-Dish Chicken Bake with Vegetables

Prepare as directed, stirring 1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese into the chicken mixture in baking dish before topping with stuffing.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

420

Total fat

15 g

Saturated fat

4.5 g

Cholesterol

80 mg

Sodium

990 mg

Carbohydrate

35 g

Dietary fiber

3 g

Sugars

5 g

Protein

31 g

Vitamin A

30 %DV

Vitamin C

6 %DV

Calcium

8 %DV

Iron

15 %DV

Easy Parmesan-Garlic Chicken

INGREDIENTS :

1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb.)

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oven to 400°F.

MIX cheese, dressing mix and garlic powder.

MOISTEN chicken with water; coat with cheese mixture. Place in shallow baking dish.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

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Special Extra

For a golden appearance, after chicken is cooked through set oven to Broil. Place 6 inches from heat. Broil 2 to 4 min. or until chicken is golden brown.

Variations

Prepare as directed, choosing one of the following flavor combinations: Mediterranean Parmesan Chicken: Substitute 1 Tbsp. lemon zest and 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves for the garlic powder. Parmesan-Onion Chicken: Substitute 2 Tbsp. minced onion flakes for the garlic powder. Spicy Parmesan Chicken: Substitute ground red pepper (cayenne) for the garlic powder. Parmesan Pizza Chicken: Substitute 1 tsp. dried basil leaves and 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper for the garlic powder.

Keeping It Safe

Place frozen chicken under cold running water to thaw. Be sure to use cold water and keep the chicken in its original wrap or place in water-tight resealable plastic bag while thawing it. Also, be careful not to cross-contaminate other food products, work surfaces or utensils with the dripping water.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

230

Total fat

7 g

Saturated fat

3 g

Cholesterol

100 mg

Sodium

680 mg

Carbohydrate

2 g

Dietary fiber

0 g

Sugars

1 g

Protein

37 g

Vitamin A

2 %DV

Vitamin C

0 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

6 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Diet Exchange

5 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus

Serve this deliciously easy recipe at dinner tonight. As a bonus, the Parmesan provides a good source of calcium. Carb Choices: 0

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

INGREDIENTS :

1 egg

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts

1 tsp. vanilla

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Beat egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Add remaining ingredients; beat until well blended.

SHAPE into 1-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball, in criss-cross pattern, with tines of fork.

BAKE 10 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 1 min. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks; cool completely.

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Note

These easy-to-make cookies don't need any flour!

Storage Know-How

Plastic storage containers and resealable plastic bags keep cookies fresh. Old-fashioned cookie tins do the job well, if they have a tight seal. Never store cookies in any kind of container until they have cooled completely.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

160

Total fat

10 g

Saturated fat

2 g

Cholesterol

10 mg

Sodium

90 mg

Carbohydrate

15 g

Dietary fiber

1 g

Sugars

12 g

Protein

5 g

Vitamin A

0 %DV

Vitamin C

0 %DV

Calcium

0 %DV

Iron

2 %DV

Easy Banana Pudding Parfaits

INGREDIENTS :

12 NILLA Wafers, divided

1/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided

1 small banana, cut into 10 slices, divided

2 JELL-O Vanilla Pudding Snacks

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

CRUSH 10 wafers to form coarse crumbs. Divide half the wafer crumbs between 2 parfait glasses or dessert dishes; top each with 1 Tbsp. COOL WHIP, 2 banana slices and half of 1 pudding snack. Repeat layers of crumbs, bananas and pudding.

REFRIGERATE 15 min. Meanwhile, wrap reserved banana slices tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to use.

TOP parfaits with remaining COOL WHIP, wafers and banana slices just before serving.

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Healthy Living

Save 50 calories and 7 grams of fat per serving by preparing with Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping and JELL-O Fat Free Vanilla Pudding Snacks.

How to Prevent the Banana Slices from Turning Brown

Toss banana slices with small amount of lemon juice to help prevent them from turning brown.

Make Ahead

Parfaits can be stored in refrigerator up to 4 hours before serving.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

300

Total fat

10 g

Saturated fat

4 g

Cholesterol

5 mg

Sodium

250 mg

Carbohydrate

53 g

Dietary fiber

1 g

Sugars

35 g

Protein

3 g

Vitamin A

2 %DV

Vitamin C

6 %DV

Calcium

6 %DV

Iron

4 %DV

Easy Vegetable Toss

INGREDIENTS :

1 lb. broccoli florets

1 lb. cauliflower florets

1/2 lb. green beans, ends trimmed

1 large red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

ADD broccoli, cauliflower and beans to boiling water in large saucepan. Cook 3 to 5 min. or just until vegetables are crisp-tender. (Do not overcook.) Drain. Immediately rinse with very cold water; drain again.

PLACE vegetable mixture in large serving bowl. Add peppers; mix lightly. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

ADD dressing and cheese just before serving; toss to coat.

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Serve it Hot

For a change of pace, serve hot. Cook vegetables as directed; drain. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Serve immediately.

Variation

Prepare as directed, using KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing and KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

50

Total fat

2.5 g

Saturated fat

0.5 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

190 mg

Carbohydrate

5 g

Dietary fiber

2 g

Sugars

2 g

Protein

3 g

Vitamin A

25 %DV

Vitamin C

70 %DV

Calcium

4 %DV

Iron

4 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

1 Vegetable + 1/2 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

This colorful easy-to-make side dish is high in both vitamins A and C thanks to the broccoli and red pepper.

Easy Pleasing Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS :

2 lb. lean ground beef

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken

1 cup water

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce, divided

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oven to 375°F.

PLACE meat, stuffing mix, water, eggs and 1/4 cup barbecue sauce in bowl.	MIX just until blended.
SHAPE into loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish.	TOP with remaining barbecue sauce. Bake 1 hour or until done (160ºF).

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To Double

Mix meat mixture as directed, doubling all ingredients. Shape into 2 loaves. Place, side-by-side, in 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake at 375°F for 1 hour 25 min. or until done. Refrigerate leftover meatloaf; use to make sandwiches.

How to Make Cleanup Easy

Place all ingredients except 1/4 cup barbecue sauce in gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Remove excess air from bag; seal bag and squeeze until ingredients are evenly mixed. Shape meat mixture into loaf in bag. Transfer loaf from bag to baking dish; brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Bake as directed.

Variation

Substitute ground pork or veal for the ground beef and/or ketchup for the barbecue sauce.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

290

Total fat

11 g

Saturated fat

4 g

Cholesterol

125 mg

Sodium

640 mg

Carbohydrate

21 g

Dietary fiber

1 g

Sugars

6 g

Protein

26 g

Vitamin A

6 %DV

Vitamin C

0 %DV

Calcium

4 %DV

Iron

20 %DV

Easy Cheesy Frittata

INGREDIENTS :

4 whole eggs

4 egg whites

2 Tbsp. water

1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes

2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon or OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oven to 350°F. Beat whole eggs, egg whites and water with whisk in medium bowl until blended.

STIR in 1/2 cup cheese, tomatoes, bacon and basil. Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate.

BAKE 25 min. or until puffed and golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

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How to Make Mini-Frittatas

Prepare egg mixture as directed; pour into 12 (2-1/2-inch) muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20 min.; sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 3 to 5 min. or until melted. Makes 6 servings, 2 frittatas each.

How to Seed Tomatoes

To seed a tomato, cut tomato crosswise in half. Then, gently squeeze each half to remove the seeds and juice.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

120

Total fat

7 g

Saturated fat

3 g

Cholesterol

150 mg

Sodium

260 mg

Carbohydrate

2 g

Dietary fiber

0 g

Sugars

0 g

Protein

13 g

Vitamin A

15 %DV

Vitamin C

2 %DV

Calcium

30 %DV

Iron

4 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Diet Exchange

2 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus

The cheese in this flavorful frittata provides a rich source of calcium. Carb Choices: 0

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS :

1/2 lb. penne pasta, cooked, drained

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 cup KRAFT Natural Italian* Cheese Crumbles

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COMBINE all ingredients.

SERVE immediately. Or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Jazz It Up

For added flavor, add 1 sliced red onion.

Variation

To serve hot, mix all ingredients as directed in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 4 min. or until heated through, stirring after each minute.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

140

Total fat

7 g

Saturated fat

2.5 g

Cholesterol

10 mg

Sodium

400 mg

Carbohydrate

12 g

Dietary fiber

1 g

Sugars

2 g

Protein

6 g

Vitamin A

15 %DV

Vitamin C

10 %DV

Calcium

10 %DV

Iron

4 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

1 Starch + 1-1/2 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

Enjoy! This easy-to-make salad is not only a good source of vitamin C from the tomatoes but also provides calcium from the cheese.

Easy Chinese Stir-Fry

INGREDIENTS :

1 tsp. oil

1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into thin slices

3 carrots, sliced

1/3 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce

2 green onions, thinly sliced

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat and carrots; cook and stir 5 min.

STIR in dressing and hoisin sauce; stir-fry 7 min. or until carrots are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.

ADD onions; cook 1 min.

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Special Extra

For extra browning of the cooked pork, sprinkle meat strips with 1 tsp. cornstarch before stir-frying.

Serving Suggestion

Serve over hot cooked rice or angel hair pasta.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

240

Total fat

9 g

Saturated fat

2 g

Cholesterol

65 mg

Sodium

380 mg

Carbohydrate

15 g

Dietary fiber

3 g

Sugars

8 g

Protein

25 g

Vitamin A

230 %DV

Vitamin C

6 %DV

Calcium

4 %DV

Iron

10 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Low calorie

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

1/2 Carbohydrate + 2 Vegetable + 3 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus

Enjoy the flavor of Chinese takeout with this quick, low-calorie main dish. As a bonus, the carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A. Carb Choices: 1

Easy Baked Parmesan Meatballs

INGREDIENTS :

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 egg

1 clove garlic, minced

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix meat, cheese, parsley, egg and garlic. Shape into 12 meatballs.

PLACE in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

BAKE 25 min. or until cooked through.

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Serving Suggestion

Try serving with your favorite hot cooked pasta and sauce and a quick bagged salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing such as House Italian.

Substitute

Substitute 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes for the 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

Parmesan Turkey Meatballs

Prepare as directed, substituting frozen LOUIS RICH Ground Turkey, thawed, for ground beef.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

190

Total fat

12 g

Saturated fat

6 g

Cholesterol

90 mg

Sodium

200 mg

Carbohydrate

1 g

Dietary fiber

0 g

Sugars

0 g

Protein

18 g

Vitamin A

6 %DV

Vitamin C

6 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

10 %DV

Easy Bistro Chicken

INGREDIENTS :

2 tsp. oil

3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (15 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

3 Tbsp. tomato paste

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)

1 cup KRAFT Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

2 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, crumbled

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, dressing and tomato paste.

ADD chicken; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

SPRINKLE with cheese and bacon; simmer, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

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Creative Leftovers

This dish also tastes great when served as leftovers. Just reheat in the microwave before enjoying as part of your lunch or dinner the next day.

Substitute

Substitute 1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits for the cooked and crumbled bacon.

How to Microwave Bacon

Place bacon slices in single layer on paper towels on microwaveable plate. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until desired crispness.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

340

Total fat

16 g

Saturated fat

5 g

Cholesterol

85 mg

Sodium

910 mg

Carbohydrate

16 g

Dietary fiber

3 g

Sugars

6 g

Protein

36 g

Vitamin A

10 %DV

Vitamin C

25 %DV

Calcium

25 %DV

Iron

15 %DV