Eggplant Chicken Thighs

The View: Eggplant Chicken Thighs Recipe Ingredients

• Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• Japanese Eggplant
• Brown Lentils
• Tomatoes
• Onion, diced
• Garlic
• Parsley
• Lemon
• Oregano
• Cumin
• Chicken Stock

The View: Eggplant Chicken Thighs Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium high.
2. Brown your chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown. Set aside.
3. Saute eggplant in olive oil.
4. Mix in onion, cilantro, cumin, and oregano.
5. Toast dry lentils for just 30 seconds in the pot.
6. Then mix in chicken stock and crushed tomatoes.
7. Return browned chicken to the pan.
8. Cover and simmer 30-40 until fork-tender.
9. Add bay leaf and chili flakes if desired.
10. Serve with fresh spinach leaves and pasta.
11. This makes great leftovers too, according to Daphne.

Daphne Oz said that shopping farmer’s markets is a great way to find deals on organic foods. Important things to find organic include thin-skinned fruits and berries. But other stuff, such as canned beans, can be bought at any store.

Red Beans And Rice Recipe

The View: Carla Hall Red Beans And Rice Recipe Ingredients

• 2 lb Turkey Sausage
• Kidney Beans
• Cooked Bacon, cubed
• 3 ribs Celery, chopped
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• Paprika
• Cumin Seeds
• Bay Leaf
• Thyme
• Parsley
• Tomato Puree
• Chicken Stock
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

The View: Red Beans and Rice Directions

The View Vs The Chew hosts faced off to make a Red Beans And Rice Recipe, as well as a gluten-free Eggplant Chicken Thighs dish from Daphne Oz & Elisabeth. (ABC/Lou Rocco)

1. In a pan with olive oil, begin cooking turkey kielbasa with ready-to-cook beans.
2. Add chopped vegetables to the pot.
3. Add seasonings and tomato puree to the pot.
4. Stir to occasionally to mix well.
5. Add chicken stock to deglaze the pan.
6. Put cooked bacon back in the mix.
7. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
8. Serve cooked mixture over brown rice.

Chicken Rice Casserole

Chicken Rice Casserole
Kari Birdsley

Cooked Rice (I usually do 2-3 cups in the rice cooker for a 9x13 pan)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
chicken pieces
1 pkg dry onion soup

Grease casserole dish.  Add cooked rice to casserole dish.  Layer chicken pieces on top of the rice.  Cover with the cream of soup & onion soup mixture.  (I mix the onion soup & cream of mushroom soup in a separate bowl before pouring over the top of the chicken.)  Cover with foil and cook. 

Bake at 350 until heated through.  About 30-45 minutes.

Salsa (Jen Geiszler's Recipe)

   Salsa (Red)

Jen Geiszler's Salsa

4-6 tomatillos, husked, rinsed and finely chopped (about one cup)
2 small tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion (1 small)
2 to 4 fresh serrano, habañero or jalapeño chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, minced


1. Stir together tomatillos, tomatoes, onion, chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, salt and garlic.

2. Cover; Chill for 2 hours or up to two days.

Chicken & Pineapple

Crockpot! 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup light soy sauce 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins. Cook on low 6-8 hrs and they should just fall apart.

http://www.saltlicker.com/crockpot-1-cup-pineapple-juice-12-cup-packed-brown-sugar-13-cup-light-soy-sauce-2-pounds-chicken-breast-tenderloins-cook-on-low-6-8-hrs-and-they-should-just-fall-apart/

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/05/4-weeks-to-fill-your-freezer-chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole-day-14.html

• 10 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
• 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped (I bake mine in the oven like this.)
• 4 cups chopped broccoli, lightly steamed (can use frozen or fresh)
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (or 2 batches cream of mushroom soup)
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup (or 2 batches cream of chicken soup)
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
To freeze: Divide into four ziptop freezer bags and seal tightly. Freeze flat.
To serve: Thaw overnight (or for 8 hours) in the refrigerator. Dump into a greased casserole dish (each bag will fill an 8×8-inch pan; two bags will fill a 9×13-inch pan). Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
This recipe makes around 15-18 servings. Each freezer bag serves 4-5 people.

Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole {Slow Cooker}

Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole {Slow Cooker}

http://www.thecountrycook.net/2012/07/cheesy-chicken-tater-tot-casserole-slow.html
Ingredients:
1 (32 oz.) bag frozen tater tots
1 (3 oz.)bag bacon pieces
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk
salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:
Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Layer half of the frozen tater tots on the bottom of the slow cooker.
Sprinkle with 1/3 of the bacon pieces.
Now top with 1/3 of the shredded cheese.

Add diced chicken on top.  Season with salt & pepper.

Now add 1/3 of the bacon pieces and another 1/3 of shredded cheese.

Put the rest of the frozen tater tots on top.
Finish with the remaining 1/3 cheddar cheese and remaining 1/3 of bacon pieces.

Pour 3/4 cup milk all over the top.

Cover and cook on low about 4-6 hours.

Note: Some slow cookers run at different temperatures. If you are using an older slow cooker (older than about 6 years old), your cooking time may take longer. Newer models run a bit hotter so keep an eye on this around the 4 hour mark.  You want to make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly (to 165F degrees).

Cook's Note: This recipe is designed to be made in a slow cooker. If your only choice is to make it in the oven then you will need to thaw partially thaw the tater tots first. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Then layer ingredients into baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about an hour to an hour and a half.

Also, use any kind of bacon you want with this. If you have some fried bacon or microwave bacon - that all works just fine too!