Chicken Salad

1 large can chicken (white meat or mixed), drained well
1 hard boiled egg (chopped)
2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 tsp. minced onion
mayo to desired moistness
salt & pepper

optional ingredients
1 small apple (diced)
1/2 cup seedless grapes (cut in half)
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Mix all ingredients, store in refrigerator.

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings

4 lbs. chicken wings
1 (12 oz.) bottle chili sauce
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/3 c. grape jelly
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Dash of garlic salt

Place wings in crock pot. Combine all remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. Yields: 6 to 8 servings.

Lightened Chicken Cordon Bleu

This recipe does contain cheese and even for those lightening their diet, you can have good food. Portion control is the key!

4 boneless chicken breasts
4 slices swiss cheese
4 slices deli sliced ham
bread crumbs
egg white, beaten

Pound chicken flat, season with salt & pepper. Place cheese and ham on top of chiken breast, roll up and secure with toothpicks. Dip in egg white and dredge in bread crumbs. Back at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until juices run clear.

Crock Pot Fajitas

1 1/2 lb. London broil or boneless chicken
1/2 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 cup salsa (your favorite)
sliced bell peppers
sliced onions

Place meat in bottom of crock pot, sprinkle seasoning over top. Add peppers & onions, water & salsa. Cover meat with aluminum foil if using a large crockpot. Put lid on pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred meat with fork, serve on warm tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Baked Barbeque Chicken

2 lbs. bone-in chicken pieces
salt & pepper
BBQ sauce

Place in a baking dish and salt & pepper to taste. Pour about half a bottle of sauce over the chicken. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and baste with rest of sauce during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking time.

Chicken and Dumplin's

1 whole chicken
2 whole carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces (include leaves)
1/2 onion, cut in quarters
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
*water to cover chicken in crockpot
chicken broth, if needed
salt and pepper, to taste

Wash and clean out the inside of your whole chicken and place in a crockpot, along with the celery, carrot and onion, with enough water to just barely cover the chicken. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8 hours. When it is finished, remove the chicken, strain the liquid, and dispose of the vegetables. Place resulting broth in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add additional chicken broth, if needed. Separate the chicken from the bones, shred chicken and set it aside. Make dumplings while broth heats. Add dumplings, one at a time while broth is boiling. After the dumplings are ready add the can of soup and mix well. Add shredded chicken and cook on low for a 5-10 minutes to warm throughout. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Dumplings
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
ice water (to the right consistency)

Cut shortening into flour, add ice water to form a stiff dough. Roll out on a floured surface and cut into one inch wide strips. Pick up strips and pinch about two inch lengths into boiling liquid.

Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie

1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 can Veg-all mixed vegetables
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix chicken,veggies and soup. Spread in bottom of a 9 inch pie plate. Mix Bisquick, milk and egg and pour over the top. Bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Food Facts: As I was preparing this dish it seemed to be a bit bland, so to the chicken mixture I added about a half cup of milk, minced onion, garlic powder, black pepper and poultry seasoning. To the crust mix, I added some dried oregano. The result was spectacular. Note that tonight I used a large can of white meat chicken. Could not be easier.