5 Delicious and Easy Chicken Dishes for Beginner Cooks!

Five chicken recipes that anyone can make, including you!

Alright, let's face it, cooking can be pretty difficult sometimes; especially if you have no clue what you're doing! I know that was true for me when I went off to college, so I've put together 5 easy, yet delicious, chicken recipes that anyone can master! So sit back, relax, and get hungry!

First, lets just go over some helpful tips when it comes to cooking.

•Always read and re-read instructions carefully!

I was making brownies one time and misread how much vegetable oil the recipe called for and ending up putting ¾ cup of oil instead of 1/4. I went to check on them after about 15 minutes and needless to say the entire thing had turned into one big bubbling oily, chocolate disaster.

•Don't get distracted and forget you're cooking!

It's so easy to do, especially when you have to wait for something to cook, but that can lead to disaster! Always make sure to keep an eye on your food!

•Have your ingredients and tools out and ready!

It just makes things run a lot smoother and you won't be running all over the place looking for something.

•When in doubt, Google! Or call your mom.

•You can always add more to a recipe, but you can't take ingredients away.

So be careful when adding spices so you don't accidentally add too much and completely ruin a meal!

•Have fun!

You're going to screw up a few times, but it will be okay! Don't get too serious with your cooking, this isn't top chef!

Now for the fun part!

All the ingredients you need:

Chicken: 8.38 for 3 breasts

Teriyaki sauce: 3.99

Flour Tortillas: 2.49

Shredded cheddar cheese: 3.59

Jar of minced garlic: 1.69

Olive Oil: 4.29

Heavy whipping cream: 3.59

Cream cheese: 2.99

Penne Pasta: 1.79

6 Italian Cheese Blend: 3.59

Salt and Pepper (Assuming you already have this)

Italian Seasoning: 2.59

Bacon bits: 2.59

½ Gallon of Milk: 2.69

Ranch Dressing: 3.79

Butter: 2.79

Half dozen of eggs: 1.39

Minute Rice: 2.49

Soy Sauce: 2.89

Frozen veggies: 2.39

Enchilada Sauce: 1.79

Refried beans: 1.89

Mexican style cheese: 3.59

Total cost: 75.65

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Teriyaki Chicken Quesadilla

You will need:

Oven

Skillet

Spatula

Ingredients:

1 Chicken Breast

Teriyaki Sauce

2 Flour Tortillas

2 Cups of Grated Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.Take the chicken and cut off any bits of fat you can see, then slice the chicken into about 1 inch pieces.

3.Place the chicken and teriyaki sauce in a baking dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. There should be no pink on the inside of the chicken, if there is then the chicken is not done!

4.Remove the pan from the oven, and shred the chicken by essentially just pulling it apart. Shredding the chicken will make the quesadilla easier to eat and allow the sauce to really soak into the dish.

5.Take your skillet and pre-heat it on the stove for about 2 minutes on medium heat.

6.Take a tortilla and place it on the skillet, flip it after about a minute or two. Allow it to get just slightly toasted on each side and then put it on a plate to the side.

7.Take the cheese and sprinkle generously over the tortilla you just toasted.

8.Add the chicken and drizzle a bit more of the teriyaki sauce on top of the chicken and cheese.

9.Cover the chicken with more cheese and then add another tortilla on top to begin forming the quesadilla.

10.Place the quesadilla on the skillet, keep flipping it until the cheese is melted and both sides of the tortillas are browned.

11.Congrats! You did it! Now go enjoy that delicious quesadilla!

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One Pan Chicken Alfredo

You will need:

Large cooking pan

Large spoon

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

1 Chicken Breast

1 Teaspoon of Minced Garlic

½ Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream

½ Cup of Cream Cheese

½ Cup of Milk

2-3 Cups of Penne Pasta

½ Cup of 6 Italian Cheese Blend

Salt and Pepper

Italian Seasoning

Before you start cooking, take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature so it will begin to soften. This makes it easier to use later on.

Instructions:

1.Trim the chicken breast and remove any visible fat.

2.Cut chicken into about 1 inch pieces. Season with a bit of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remember, less is more.

3.Take your pan and pour the olive oil in it, swirling it around so that the whole bottom is coated. Place it on the stove and begin heating it on medium-high heat. It should be ready in about 3 minutes.

4.Place the chicken in the pan and begin cooking it. Be sure to stir the chicken frequent to make sure it is evenly cooked. After about 8 minutes you can get a fork and cut into a piece of chicken, if there is no pink center then it’s ready!

5.Once the chicken is cooked, add the minced garlic and allow for it and the chicken to cook together it for about a minute. Constantly stir the pan so the garlic doesn’t burn!

6.Add the milk, heavy whipping cream, and uncooked pasta to pan and stir.

7.Bring it to a boil, which should take about 5 minutes.

8.Take the cream cheese and break it up in to about 1 inch pieces so it will be easier for it to melt, then add it to the pan.

9.Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to allow the mixture to simmer.

10.Continue to stir the pan every few minutes and especially try to continually break up the cream cheese as you stir so it will completely melt into the sauce.

11.Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is tender, but continue to stir so the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom and burn!

12.Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cheese.

13.Enjoy your delicious chicken alfredo!

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One Pot Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pasta

You will need:

One large pot

Large spoon

Ingredients:

½ Cup of Bacon Bits

1 Chicken Breast

½ Teaspoon of Minced Garlic

1 Cup of Chicken Stock

¼ Cup of Milk

2 Tablespoons of Ranch Dressing

2 Cups of Penne Pasta

1 Cup of Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:

1.Remove any fat from the chicken breast and discard.

2.Cut the chicken into ½ inch pieces.

3.Take your pot and begin heating it on the stovetop on medium-high heat.

4.Place chicken into the pot and season with salt and pepper.

5.Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring every once and a while so it is cooked evenly.

6.Add the minced garlic into the pot. Make sure to stir frequently or else the garlic will begin to burn, and that’s no fun. Let it cook for only about a minute.

7.Pour in the chicken stock, milk, and ranch dressing. Stir, stir, and stir.

8.Add in the penne pasta. Stir some more!

9.Bring the mixture to a boil; this should take about 10 minutes, while continuing to stir. (Obviously stirring is very important in cooking.)

10.Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid, allowing it to simmer for about 20 minutes.

11.Check on it every few minutes and stir so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot and burns.

12.Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cheese. Mmm, cheesy goodness.

13.Top with bacon bits and a little more cheese. (Cheese and Bacon!?)

14.Stuff your face with the bacon and cheese yummy-ness.

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Chicken Fried Rice

You will need:

Large skillet

Large spoon

Ingredients:

1 Chicken Breast

1 Tablespoon of Butter

1 Egg

½ Cup of Frozen Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables

1 Tablespoon of Minced Garlic

Salt and Pepper

2 Cups of Minute Rice

2-3 Tablespoons of Soy Sauce

1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

Instructions:

1.Remove all the yucky fat from the chicken and cut it into one-inch pieces, season with salt and pepper.

2.Cook the chicken in a large skillet for about 8 minutes and then set it aside on separate plate.

3.Prepare the minute rice by following the instructions on the box.

4.Add a ½ tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the egg, scramble that bad boy, and then set it aside along with the chicken. (But which came first??)

5.Then add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet, add in the frozen vegetable mixture. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.

6.Allow that to cook in the skillet for about 2 to 3 minutes.

7.Add in the remaining butter (Paula Deen is a big fan of this recipe) and allow it to melt. Immediately add in the rice and soy sauce.

8.Allow the rice to “fry” and get slightly browned, this should take about 3 minutes.

9.Then add in the egg and chicken and a bit more soy sauce for flavor.

10.Stir for about 2-3 more minutes, and then remove from heat.

11.Enjoy your homemade fried rice!

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Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

You will need:

Skillet

Oven

Casserole Dish

Ingredients:

1 Chicken Breast

1 Cup of Minute Rice

1 Can of Enchilada Sauce

½ Can of Refried Beans

¾ Cup of Mexican Style Cheese Blend

Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.Remove the fatty bits from the chicken and cut it into 1-inch pieces. No more, no less.

3.Cook thoroughly in a skillet, it should take about 8-10 minutes.

4.Cook the minute rice by following the directions located on the box.

5.Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it, set it aside somewhere for later.

6.In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, refried beans, and half of the cheese. Stir it up real good.

7.Add rice and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

8.Pour the mixture into a large casserole dish, top with the extra cheese.

9.Bake in the oven for about 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese on top is melted.

10.Eat up!