Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Chicken Stuffing and Pineapple

This is the REAL recipe, and trust me it is really good. The problem is I don't have time to follow the REAL recipe every time I want to make this, so for the times that you do have time follow the top directions. AND for the times you don't... well skip to the bottom and get cooking!

Chicken Stuffing and Pineapple
2/3 cup hot water
2 T margarine
2 cups Stove Top Stuffing
1 can (8 1/4oz) crushed pineapple in syrup
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 med green pepper (optional)
2T brown sugar
2T vinegar
1/4 tsp ground ginger

Heat oven to 400degrees
Microwave butter and water until hot
Stir stuffing, water, butter, pepper and 1/2 pineapple/syrup in bowl
Spoon 1/2 stuffing mix into greased 9x9 pan
Place chicken over stuffing mix and top with remaining stuffing
Mix remaining pineapple, syrup, sugar, vinegar & ginger. Spoon over top of chicken/stuffing.
Cover, bake 350 for 30 min or until chicken is cooked through

Quick Fix: Chicken Stuffing and Pineapple
1, 20oz can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup water
1 box stuffing (choose whole wheat or low sodium if you want a healthier option)
4 thawed, chicken breasts**
Mix stuffing, pineapple and water in a bowl
Line 9x9 pan with tin foil
Dump 1/2 stuffing mixture into lined 9x9 pan
Lay chicken breasts on top of stuffing
Cover and bake at 375degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

**Baking time varies on the thickness of the chicken, so if you need supper on the table in a 1/2 hour, cut your chicken breasts so they are thinner.  If you have an hour for them to cook then leave them thick.

For leftovers or to feed a crowd, simply double everything (i.e use a whole bag of chicken breasts) and put into a 9x13 pan.

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