Find Recipes Instantly! (Type the Recipe name or any Ingredient) Chicken Tetrazini Ingredients 1/2 lb elbow macaroni or ditalini 3 T butter or margerine 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 T flour 2 C Chicken broth or stock, hot 1/2 C milk, half and half, or creeam 2 T dry vermouth or sherry (optional) 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 t lemon juice 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 2 C turkey or chicken, cooked and shredded or diced 1 C parmesan cheese, grated Directions On stove top, heat water to boiling. Cook macaroni till al dente. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart casserole mix butter, garlic and onion. Microwave 1-3 minutes, until onion is tender. Stir in flour until dissolved and smooth. Pour in hot broth, a little at a time, whisking or stirring to keep the sauce smooth.,Pour in the milk or cream and vermouth or sherry. Microwave 8-10 minutes, until boiling but only slightly thickened, stirring twice. Stir in the mushrooms, lemon juice, salt, pepper, chicken or turkey and drained macaroni. Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Cover with wax paper and microwave 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave another 5 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheeseon top. Microwave uncovered 4-6 minutes, until heated through. Variation:With nuts. Substitute 2 pounds spaghetti or other pasta for the elbow macaroni. Add 1/2 cup pine nuts, slivered almonds or crushed walnut pieces with the turkey or chicken. Makes 4-6 servings Chicken Tacos Ingredients 1 medium onion (3/4 cup), sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 T chili powder 1/2 t cumin 1/4 t sugar 1/4 t salt 1 TL oil 2 1/2 C coarsely chopped cooked chicken 1 can (213 mL) tomato sauce 8 taco shells, heated 1 C grated cheddar cheese (100 g) 3/4 taco sauce 2 C shredded lettuce 1 C coarsely chopped tomato Directions Cook onion, garlic and seasoning in oil, uncovered, 2 1/2 min on high power, stirring frequently. Add chicken and tomato sauce. Cover and cook 6 min on high power, stirring occasionally. Fill taco shells with chicken mixture; top each with cheese. Serve with taco sauce, lettuce and tomato. Makes 4 servings (2 tacos each). Chicken Amaretto INGREDIENTS 1/4 C flour 1/2 t salt 1/4 t curry powder dash garlic powder dash pepper 1/4 C butter or margerine 3 chicken breasts, boned, skinned and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. 1 1/2 C Amaretto liqueur 1 T lemon juice 1 T cornstarch 1 (2 1/2 oz can)j sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 C slivered almonds 6 baked patty shells DIRECTIONS Mix togeterh flour, salt, curry powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Dredge chicken in this flour mixture. Microwave a browning dish 5-6 minutes to heat it. Add butter, then chicken. Microwave 6-8 minutes or until golden. Stir halfway through cooking. Mix together chicken broth, Amaretto, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth. Atir into chicken. Add mushrooms and almonds. Microwave 6-8 minutes, until thickened. To blend flavors, microwave LOW (30%) power 5-6 minutes. Spoon into patty shells. Garnish with tomatoes and parsley, if desired. Makes 6 servings Fajitas Leftover Chicken Breasts Sour Cream Tortillas Shredded Cheddar Cheese Lettuce Salsa or tomatoes Sour Cream (optional) Cut leftover chicken breasts into small strips and place on tortilla (along with veggies & sour cream sauce). Cover with shredded cheddar and microwave on high for 30 - 60 seconds. Remove and top with lettuce, salsa (or tomatoes) and additional sour cream (if desired). Since the recipe already calls for onions and green peppers, the flavor is delicious.