Best 6 Lite Simple No Fuss Chicken Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy chicken recipe that's also healthy and delicious? Look no further! This article will provide you with the best and simplest recipe for cooking "lite simple no fuss chicken". With just a few basic ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a tasty and satisfying dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. So, get ready to learn the secrets of making mouthwatering chicken that's packed with flavor and goodness, without any fuss or complications.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NO-FUSS CHICKEN



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This recipe could hardly be simpler to prepare. The chicken gets a wonderful tangy taste, and no one will know you used convenient ingredients like a bottle of salad dressing and onion soup mix...unless you tell them. -Marilyn Dick, Centralia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bottle (16 ounces) Russian or Catalina salad dressing
2/3 cup apricot preserves
2 envelopes onion soup mix
16 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine dressing, preserves and soup mix. Place chicken in two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes; top with dressing mixture. Cover and bake 20 minutes; baste. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

NO-PEEK CHICKEN (JUST 5 INGREDIENTS)



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This No-Peek Chicken Casserole has just 5-ingredients. With chicken breast, rice, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of celery soup, you can have this one-pan meal ready in 10 minutes!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 oz.) package Uncle Ben's long grain wild rice
1 (10.25 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.25 oz.) can cream of celery soup
1 1/2 cans water (use empty soup can)
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine rice, soups, and water in baking dish and mix together until combined.
  • Place chicken on top of rice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and seal tightly.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until rice has absorbed all liquid.
  • No peeking! Keep the dish covered while baking. I know it's tempting but I promise it's worth it.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts :

NO-FUSS CHICKEN



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Make and share this No-Fuss Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WENDY Z.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch green onion, chopped with part green
1 box sliced fresh mushrooms
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Saute green onions and mushrooms in a little olive oil until tender.
  • Brush both sides of chicken in mustard and then dredge in Flour/pepper/salt mixture.
  • Lay each piece of chicken in a 12x12 square of tin foil.
  • Spoon onions/mushroom mixture on top of chicken breast, evening out among the four pieces.
  • Place a pat of butter and 1 T. soy sauce on top of mushroom mixture.
  • Wrap up foil leaving a little tent in the packet, but seal completely.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 1812.4, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 34.2

NO FUSS CHICKEN



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Quick, easy and delicious when you have limited time. Chicken breasts breaded with crushed corn flakes! Serve with rice if desired, and use extra mayonnaise mixture for dipping.

Provided by Don Johnson

Categories     Breaded Chicken Breasts

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry. In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, mustard and cheese. Brush mixture onto chicken pieces to coat; refrigerate any leftover mixture for dipping.
  • Place cereal crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl; roll chicken in crumbs to coat and place coated chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 723 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

NO-FUSS CRISPY CHICKEN



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This crispy coated chicken dinner tastes so delicious you'll never guess it is a smart choice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 reduced-fat round buttery crackers, finely crushed
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
3/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. oil
3 cups cut-up fresh vegetables (green pepper strips, match-like carrot sticks, broccoli florets and sliced zucchini), cooked
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken

Steps:

  • Mix crumbs, cheese and basil on plate. Dip chicken in crumb mixture, turning over to evenly coat both sides of each piece; set aside.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (165°F).
  • Meanwhile, prepare stuffing as directed on package. Serve with the chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

LITE & SIMPLE NO FUSS CHICKEN



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When I first tried this recipe, it was for 16 servings and wasn't very calorie conscious. I tried used lower fat, lower sugar ingredients and also reduced the number of servings to down to 4. My family enjoyed the results. I use Kraft "Lite Done Right" brand for the Catalina dressing. The original recipe was from an old issue(1995) of Taste of Home magazine

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/8 cup low sugar peach jam (or apricot or mango)
1/2 cup low fat Catalina dressing (or French or Russian)
1/4 cup dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine salad dressing, jam, and soup mix.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish sprayed lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Brush sauce over the chicken, pouring any remaining sauce onto each piece evenly.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil, baste chicken with pan juices.
  • Return to oven uncovered and continue baking until chicken juices run clear, about 10-20 minutes more.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for quick and easy cooking.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for extra flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat to prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.

Conclusion:

These simple and delicious chicken recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or casual meals. With a variety of flavors and cooking methods to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for an easy and satisfying meal, give one of these chicken recipes a try.

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