Crazy for Chicken

Here are some delicious chicken recipes that are not only tasty but are lower in fat and calories. I have tried both and they are both quick and easy to prepare and are great weekday meals.

Chicken in Creamy Gravy

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 can reduced fat, reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 can reduced-fat, reduced-sodium condensed cream of broccoli soup
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 lemon slices
Hot cooked spaghetti

In a nonstick skillet, cook the chicken in oil until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, lemon juice, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over chicken. Top each chicken breast with a lemon slice. Reduce heat and cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or heated through. Serve with spaghetti if desired.

Garlic Chicken and Gravy

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Add 1/2 cup broth, wine or additional broth, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine flour and reamining broth until smooth; stir in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken.