Recipes
provided by Alexa Sparkman, M.A., R.D., L.D.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Ingredients 2 cups breast meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup celery, diced 1 tablespoon onion, minced 1/4 teaspoon tomato, basil and chipotle seasoning mix (Colorado Spice Company from Central Market) or use 1/8 teaspoon dried basil, 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, and salt to taste
Directions Cut chicken breast meat into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes. In a medium mixing bowl, combine light mayonnaise, celery, onion and seasonings. Stir until well-blended. Add chicken cubes and toss until chicken pieces are well coated with dressing. Chill for several hours, if possible, to allow flavors to develop. Makes 4 servings
Each serving contains: Calories: 212 Protein: 27 grams Carbohydrate: 2 grams Fat: 10 grams Sodium: 225 milligrams
Tortilla Soup
Ingredients 6 ounces boned chicken, light and/or dark meat, as desired 6 cups chicken broth, prepared according to directions below 1 can Campbell’s Healthy Request chicken and rice soup 2 medium corn tortillas, cut into strips 1/2 cup Pace chipotle-flavored or cilantro-flavored salsa 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) Juice of one large lime Directions Prepare broth by covering chicken bones with 6 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil; then simmer, covered, for one to two hours. Strain broth and chill. Remove fat that rises to the surface of the gelatinous broth and prepare soup or freeze broth until ready to use. Prepare the soup by adding boned chicken, broth, undiluted chicken and rice soup, corn tortillas and salsa to a three-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce heat to simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Add fresh cilantro and lime juice and simmer five minutes more. Makes 4 servings. Each serving contains: Calories: 192 Protein: 14 grams Carbohydrate: 14 grams Fat: 9 grams Sodium: 550 milligrams
Other serving options Add 1 ounce tortilla chips to soup bowl, cover with 1 1/2 cups tortilla soup and garnish with 1/2 ounce grated Mexican cheese, cubed avocado, and/or sliced black olives.
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