Best 8 Braised Chicken Breasts On Toasted English Muffins With Vegetable Mirepoix Toasted Pine Nuts And A Zucchini Summer Squash And Onion Medley Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, the combination of braised chicken breasts, toasted English muffins, vegetable mirepoix, toasted pine nuts, and a tantalizing medley of zucchini, summer squash, and onions creates an exceptional and unforgettable meal. This dish seamlessly harmonizes classic cooking techniques with an array of vibrant ingredients, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you seek to impress your dinner guests or indulge in a comforting and delectable home-cooked meal, this recipe offers a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED SQUASH VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
1 medium yellow squash, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, halved then cut into chunks
1/2 pound button mushrooms, quartered or halved
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine zucchini and yellow squash pieces with onions and mushrooms in a mixing bowl. Add oil to the bowl, 2 turns of the bowl in a slow stream. Toss veggies until they are coated lightly and evenly with the oil.
  • Combine poultry seasoning with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over the vegetables. Toss them again to combine and spread them out on to a baking sheet. Place veggies in a hot oven and roast 20 to 25 minutes until tender. Toss and turn the veggies with kitchen tongs half way through cooking time.

ALOHA ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH



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Change up the kids' meat and cheese sandwiches for these tasty and healthy English muffin sandwiches. Look for light, whole-grain muffins. At about 100 calories, they leave room for a variety of tasty toppings, and the small size is perfect for lunchboxes.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 piece boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 4 ounces)1 tablespoon sugar-free teriyaki sauce, plus more if needed
1 light, whole-grain English muffin
One 1/4-inch-thick ring canned or fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • Brush the oil on the chicken breast. Grill or sear the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, then cool. Shred the meat and toss it with the teriyaki sauce.
  • Toast the muffin and spread some extra teriyaki sauce on one half. Top with the shredded chicken and garnish with the pineapple. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calorie, Fat 18.7 grams, SaturatedFat 2.7 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 910 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32.1 grams, Fiber 8.5 grams, Protein 42.7 grams, Sugar 4.8 grams

ITALIANO CHICKEN AND PASTA MEDLEY



Italiano Chicken and Pasta Medley image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cup Swanson® Chicken Stock
1 can (about 14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups uncooked corkscrew-shaped pasta
1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetable combination, any variety
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the chicken and garlic in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the chicken is well browned, stirring often. Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet.
  • Stir the stock, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and black pepper in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the pasta. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetables and cheese. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the pasta is tender. Serve with additional cheese.

CREAMY BRAISED CHICKEN



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A smooth, delicate cream sauce gives a special taste to these tender chicken breasts accompanied by pearl onions and sauteed mushrooms. This dish is so rich-tasting, you'll want to serve it to company. -Margaret Haugh Heilman, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound pearl onions
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup chardonnay or other dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside. In the same pan, saute sliced onion, carrot and celery in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Remove vegetables; set aside., Add chicken to pan; brown on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add wine; simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir in broth and seasonings. Return chicken to pan; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. , Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to pan. Remove from the heat; cover and set aside., In a nonstick skillet, saute pearl onions in remaining butter until tender. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute mushrooms until tender. Add the onions and mushrooms to serving platter. Discard bay leaf from sauce; spoon over chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges

BRAISED CHICKEN BREASTS IN TASTY MIREPOIX RAGOUT



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A very flavorful, chicken dish that my friends rave about. Serve over halved baked potatoes, using the sauce as a gravy for the potato and the chicken. Can also be served over pasta noodles.

Provided by Gordon

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup dry white wine
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken broth

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until completely coated. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven and fry breasts until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and saute the onions for 2 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrots and cook for about one more minute. Season with garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute.
  • Deglaze the pot with white wine, stirring until nothing is stuck to the pan, then pour in the chicken broth. Simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. The mixture should reduce considerably by this time so check frequently to see that the chicken is covered. Spoon baste if necessary. The ragout should have a stew like consistency when finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1559.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BRAISED CHICKEN BREASTS IN TASTY MIREPOIX RAGOUT



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A very flavorful, chicken dish that my friends rave about. Serve over halved baked potatoes, using the sauce as a gravy for the potato and the chicken. Can also be served over pasta noodles.

Provided by Gordon

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup dry white wine
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken broth

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until completely coated. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven and fry breasts until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and saute the onions for 2 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrots and cook for about one more minute. Season with garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute.
  • Deglaze the pot with white wine, stirring until nothing is stuck to the pan, then pour in the chicken broth. Simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. The mixture should reduce considerably by this time so check frequently to see that the chicken is covered. Spoon baste if necessary. The ragout should have a stew like consistency when finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1559.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BRAISED CHICKEN BREASTS IN TASTY MIREPOIX RAGOUT



Braised Chicken Breasts in Tasty Mirepoix Ragout image

A very flavorful, chicken dish that my friends rave about. Serve over halved baked potatoes, using the sauce as a gravy for the potato and the chicken. Can also be served over pasta noodles.

Provided by Gordon

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup dry white wine
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken broth

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until completely coated. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven and fry breasts until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and saute the onions for 2 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrots and cook for about one more minute. Season with garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute.
  • Deglaze the pot with white wine, stirring until nothing is stuck to the pan, then pour in the chicken broth. Simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. The mixture should reduce considerably by this time so check frequently to see that the chicken is covered. Spoon baste if necessary. The ragout should have a stew like consistency when finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1559.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SAVORY BRAISED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



Savory Braised Chicken with Vegetables image

My braised chicken is a recipe my mom used to make when I was small. It tastes much more complicated than it actually is! -Michelle Collins, Lake Orion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh baby carrots
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium zucchini, sliced
Sliced French bread baguette, optional

Steps:

  • Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts in bread crumbs to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken in batches; cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan., Add broth, tomato paste and seasonings to same pan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add vegetables and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. If desired, serve with baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Choose the Right Chicken Breasts: For this recipe, it's best to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. If you're using bone-in chicken breasts, you'll need to remove the bones and skin before cooking.
  • Season the Chicken Generously: Don't be afraid to season the chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
  • Brown the Chicken Breasts: Before braising the chicken breasts, brown them in a skillet over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice crust and lock in the flavor.
  • Use a Good Quality Vegetable Mirepoix: The vegetable mirepoix is an important part of this dish. Make sure you use fresh, high-quality vegetables and chop them evenly.
  • Let the Chicken Simmer: Once the chicken breasts and vegetable mirepoix are in the braising liquid, let them simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Toast the English Muffins: While the chicken is braising, toast the English muffins. This will help to make them crispy and flavorful.
  • Assemble the Sandwiches: Once the chicken is cooked and the English muffins are toasted, assemble the sandwiches. Layer the chicken, vegetable mirepoix, and toasted pine nuts on the English muffins.

Conclusion:

Braised chicken breasts on toasted English muffins with vegetable mirepoix, toasted pine nuts, and a zucchini, summer squash, and onion medley is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the vegetable mirepoix is hearty and filling, and the toasted pine nuts add a nice crunch. The zucchini, summer squash, and onion medley is a refreshing and flavorful addition. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a leisurely weekend brunch.

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