The Hungry Wife

Chicken Paella is one of those great all-in-one dishes.  The traditional version of this Spanish dish can take awhile to make, but The Hungry Wife Chicken Paella recipe cuts down on time by using a store bought rotisserie chicken.  I love finding recipes that use a rotisserie chicken, they are perfect for weeknight meals, or when you are cooking for a crowd.  If you wish, you may add in shrimp and/or mussels toward the end of cooking for a true Spanish flare.
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Chicken Vesuvio, or Pollo alla Vesuvio, is another recipe from the cookbook, Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner? by Lisa Caponigri.  Chicken Vesuivo is a simple stove-top braise that is incredibly delicious, giving you super tender chicken with a wonderful light flavor.  Just be sure to brown the chicken and potatoes well before proceeding with the recipe – the caramelization adds lot of flavor and the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan become the basis of a fantastic pan sauce.
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There is nothing better than a Chicken Pot Pie to comfort you, especially on chilly nights.  This is one of my all time favorite dishes, but I never really made it that much until I found this awesome Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
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Chicken Nuggets are something that everyone has had before at some point in time.  If you have picky eaters in your house, you might have them more often then others.  Parents often pick up Chicken Nuggets in large bags from the freezer section or at fast food drive-thru’s.  These are not Chicken Nuggets, don’t fool yourself.  They are seriously lacking in flavor and texture.  Instead of feeding your family the fake imitations, serve up some of these awesome, flavorful, and easy homemade Chicken Nuggets.
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Chicken Divan Recipe is another great dish for those busy weeknights.  Super simple to prepare and delicious, Chicken Divan is a great recipe where you are cooking the veggies right along with everything else.  If you have picky eaters that are resistant to trying new veggies, cooking them along with chicken that is smothered in a cheese sauce is a wonderful way to sneak them in.
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Jerk Chicken is an amazing dish I love to eat, but have always been a bit intimidated to make myself.  This was mainly because I didn’t have my own recipe for it, and when you go looking for Jerk sauce recipes, there are many variations out there.  It seems as though everyone has their own special Jerk Chicken recipe, that varies slightly from each other.  After much searching I came up with my own Spicy Jerk Sauce recipe, made from a combination of recipes I found.  I think you’ll agree that this is a good contender with authentic Jerk Chicken that can be found at Jamaican restaurants.

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Like a lot of my recipes, this is not a traditional Chicken Gumbo Recipe.  Even though this Gumbo is not prepared in the traditional sense, it tastes every bit as amazing, with a fraction of the effort.  With no roux, this Chicken Gumbo is more thin like a soup, but works wonderfully when served on top of rice.  This more of a Creole Recipe then Cajun.  By not adding a roux to the recipe, this Chicken Gumbo Recipe is much healthier, reducing fat and calories.
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Chicken Swiss Casserole is easy to make and uses only six ingredients, things that many people have around the house.  You don’t need much extra seasoning in this dish, the ingredients bring the flavor and work together perfectly.  The Swiss cheese has a delicate but distinct flavor, and it melts so perfectly.

There are a lot of chicken casserole recipes out there, but this is my ultimate go to recipe.

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Chicken Parmesan is a good recipe everyone should have…or two, as this is the second one found on The Hungry Wife.  Although similar recipes, this one is particularly wonderful for a weeknight meal.  Easy to prepare, I like using thin cut chicken breast halves so I don’t have to pound the chicken thin.
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Chicken Enchiladas is an awesome dish, and this recipe is a bit unique.  A super creamy and flavorful white sauce is makes these enchiladas so special.  If you do prefer a red sauce on your Chicken Enchiladas, omit the soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of milk.  Stir the reserved chile peppers into 2 1/2 cups of canned or homemade red sauce.  Bake as directed.
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Turkey Corn Chili is the perfect solution to those days when you don’t have much time to get dinner on the table.  Unlike a lot of other chili recipes, Turkey Corn Chili takes about 30 minutes start to finish.  It tastes delicious, you’ll wonder why you ever spent so much time on chili before.
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Basil Chicken in Coconut-Curry Sauce is a one dish meal that is packed with flavor.  If you like Thai-style food, you will love this recipe.  Even though it has 2 jalapeno peppers and a bit of chili powder, the coconut milk really tames down the spice.  Basil Chicken is just the right amount of spices, and is a great way to introduce new flavors into your meals.
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Last night I was staring in my refrigerator, looking for something to make for dinner.  It was the end of the week, the day before grocery day, and the options were limited.  I had thawed out some chicken pieces earlier, now I just needed to figure out what to do with them.  Flipping through one of my trusty cookbooks, I found the recipe for Oriental Chicken Wings.  I had all the required ingredients (chicken pieces instead of wings, but close enough), and even though it is cooked in a slow cooker, you can make it in two hours.  Perfect.
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With the anticipation of fall food and Thanksgiving around the corner, I have been craving traditional comfort foods like your favorite bird, gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry relish.  In order to satisfy my desires I decided to cook up a mini Thanksgiving feast.  Herb and Mustard Turkey with Green Onion Gravy is the ultimate (and my favorite) recipe that meets this criteria.  To scale it down to size for a dinner for two, I used a whole chicken instead of a turkey.  This helped provide enough leftovers to make an amazing chicken salad and homemade chicken stock.
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Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods.  The gravy gives me this warm cozy feeling, and this simple dish is full of subtle flavors that make my mouth water.  Slow cooking the chicken not only saves you from having to make a big meal at the end of the day, but it makes the chicken pieces so tender they melt in your mouth.  Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms is perfect for a chilly day or anytime your looking for some of that special feeling that only comes from food made with the heat.
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I love how chili has the ability to be very dynamic with flavors and spices exploding in your mouth.  Each chili has subtle differences, yet they are also very familiar.  There is nothing better than red chili, but every now and then it is nice to divert from the norm and create something every bit as flavorful but completely different.
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Finding a slow cooker recipe is one of my favorite decisions to make.  This Cheesy Slow Cooker Chicken recipe almost qualifies as a five ingredient or less recipe which is that much more exciting!  What makes it even better is that you make it in a slow cooker, guaranteeing the end result will be delicious!

For busy days when you don’t have time to cook, or are just too tired at the end of the day to make a meal, slow cookers are your saving grace.  This Cheesy Slow Cookie Chicken recipe is so easy, you can make it in just a few minutes before you head out the door and start your day.

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Cantonese Steamed Chicken is something I came up with by combining a couple different recipes.  The steaming process leaves the chicken so moist and juicy, and the flavors meld together very well.  This Cantonese Steamed Chicken dish has a delicate flavor that even the most picky eaters will love.
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Molasses-Glazed Chicken Thighs are a true summer time delight.  The combination of sweet and savory is what really makes this dish.  Molasses gets a nice carmelized flavor and the soy sauce keeps it from getting out-of-control sweet.
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Chicken Parmesan – no good recipe collection is complete without it.  Recently a The Hungry Wife fan asked about a good Chicken Parmesan recipe, and this is what popped into my head.  Although we have not made it recently enough to have pictures, it is unforgettable.  Chicken Parmesan does not need to be complicated, and there are a lot of recipes out there that can make it harder than it seems.

This Chicken Parmesan recipe is perfectly portioned for two people, but can easily be made for extra servings.  All you have to do is increase ingredients to reach the desired serving size and instead of using an ovenproof skillet to bake the chicken, place chicken that has already been cooked in skillet into a 9 x 13-inch pan and cover with sauce and cheese and cook as directed in the recipe.  This also works if you do not have an ovenproof skillet.  No need to go buy one, simply use a casserole dish to finish that baking portion.

For many people, Chicken Parmesan is a comfort food.  To make it all the more special, be sure to cook up your own sauce with the recipe provided.  If you are short on time, you can use jarred pasta sauce.
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