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• One-Pot Chicken Caesar Pasta
• Chicken & Waffle Kebabs

One-Pot Chicken Caesar Pasta

Serves 4-6

Here’s a quick, flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad — comforting yet refreshingly light! Made with seasoned chicken breast strips, Caesar dressing, crunchy breadcrumbs, artichoke hearts, and a squeeze of lemon, this creamy, garlicky pasta is your new spring staple!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup caesar dressing, divided
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 pkg Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and fresh pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb linguine or any type of pasta
• 1/3 cup artichoke hearts, halved
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1/4 cup toasted & salted breadcrumbs
• Parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, cut in wedges

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup caesar salad dressing, Italian seasoning and chicken breast strips to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

3. With tongs, remove the chicken from the marinade and place directly into pan. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, not moving or flipping until well browned. Chicken is ready when an insta-read thermometer reads chicken at 165℉. Transfer grilled chicken to plate to rest while you make the pasta.

5. In the same pan, combine milk, remaining 1/4 cup caesar dressing and chicken broth and bring to a low simmer. Add the pasta and stir until the pasta fits in the pan.

6. Cook according to pasta package timed instructions. Stir occasionally to keep pasta from sticking. Salt to taste.

7. When pasta is al dente, remove from heat and carefully stir in artichoke hearts and capers. Top with chicken and any juices collected, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and parsley. Serve with lemon slices and enjoy!

Chicken & Waffle Kebabs

Serves 4

This Chicken & Waffle dish is a fun, protein-packed twist that’s perfect for kids and crowds alike. Serve it up for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Simply bake or air-fry, and you’ll have a crispy, golden treat ready in under 15 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pkg Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Diced
• Avocado oil spray
• Mini waffles, or waffles cut in quarters
• Maple syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. (May also be baked in a 400ºF oven for 20 minutes on a greased sheet pan.)

2. In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Add diced chicken breast and toss to coat.

3. Spray air fryer basket with avocado oil and add chicken in a single layer. Multiple batches may be necessary. Air fry chicken bites for 10-12 minutes. Chicken is ready when an insta-read thermometer reads chicken at 165℉.

4. Assemble kebabs by alternating chicken bites and waffles. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy!

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• Healthy Spring Roll Chicken Bowls
• Zesty Chicken Skewers over Spring Salad
• Sheet-Pan Chicken Tacos with Spring Veggies

Healthy Spring Roll Chicken Bowls

Serves 4

Switch things up for dinner with a deconstructed spring roll bowl — tender grilled chicken, crisp fresh veggies, and a generous drizzle of your favorite peanut sauce for a flavorful, fuss-free twist!

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces vermicelli rice noodles, cook according to pkg directions
• 1/2 pkg Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Strips
• 1 jar of peanut sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 head of green cabbage, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 mango, cubed
• 1 pkg mung beans
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 spring onion, sliced
• 1/3 roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• Optional herbs: cilantro, mint, thai basil
• 1 lime, cut in wedges
• Hot sauce

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup peanut sauce (thin with a little water if too thick) and chicken breast strips to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. On a grill pan or sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. With tongs, remove the chicken from the marinade and place directly onto pan in one layer. If the pan isn’t large enough, make in batches. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, not moving or flipping until well browned. Chicken is ready when an insta-read thermometer reads chicken at 165℉.

4. Transfer grilled chicken to plate to rest while you assemble the bowls.

5. To assemble bowls, equally divide the rice noodles into four bowls, top with cabbage, carrot, cucumbers, mango, mung beans and avocado.

6. Add sliced chicken with any reserved juices, and top with spring onions, peanuts and herbs.

7. Drizzle with peanut sauce (thin with a little water if too thick). Serve with lime wedges and favorite hot sauce.

Zesty Chicken Skewers over Spring Salad

Serves 4

Chicken makes everything better — especially when it’s grilled to perfection and tossed into this vibrant citrus-kissed salad. Packed with spring peas, crisp asparagus, watermelon radishes, and fresh greens, it’s the perfect way to kick off a healthy spring!

Ingredients:

• 1 jar Italian or citrus dressing
• 1 pkg Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• 1 pkg spring lettuces
• 1/4 radicchio head, torn in pieces
• 1 pkg pea shoots, optional
• 1/2 cup snow peas
• 1 watermelon radish or 1/2 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, shaved
• 2 asparagus spears, shaved
• 2 asparagus spears, 1/2” slices
• 1 pkg micro greens, optional
• Goat cheese

Directions:

1. Soak wooden skewers in water until chicken has finished marinating.

2. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup Italian dressing and diced chicken breast to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Skewer 4-5 pieces of chicken onto each skewer.

3. On a grill pan or sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Place skewers directly onto pan in one layer, in multiple batches. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, not moving or flipping until well browned. Chicken is ready when an insta-read thermometer reads chicken at 165℉.

5. Transfer grilled chicken skewers to plate to rest while you assemble the salad.

6. To assemble salad, layer each plate with lettuces, pea shoots, snow peas, radishes, carrot, asparagus and top with micro greens, freshly cracked pepper and goat cheese. Drizzle your favorite Italian or citrus dressing and enjoy!

Sheet-Pan Chicken Tacos with Spring Veggies

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 pkg Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Strips
• 1/4 head of cauliflower, small florets
• Bunch of radishes, trimmed & quartered
• Salt & pepper
• Flour or corn tacos, grilled or warmed
• 1/4 head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
• Pickled red onions
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Cotija
• 1/4 cup Mexican Crema, or sour cream
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, combine taco seasoning, olive oil and chicken and toss to coat. On a greased (or parchment-lined) sheet pan, arrange chicken and veggies into one layer. Season liberally with salt and fresh pepper.

2. Bake for 15 minutes. Halfway through, flip the chicken. Chicken is ready when an insta-read thermometer reads chicken at 165ºF. Set aside while preparing the tacos.

3. To assemble the tacos, layer tortillas with cabbage, chicken, roasted vegetables, red onions, avocado and cotija and top with crema and cilantro.

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