Chicken Tonight: December 2010

Chicken and Lemon Pot Stickers with Soy-Scallion Dipping Sauce

Photography: Karry Hosford

Get dinner on the table in no time with a weekly collection of chicken recipes that are quick, easy, and guaranteed to please your family.

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Chicken-Butternut Tagine

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

This spiced chicken version of a traditional Moroccan stew is enhanced by the mellow sweetness of butternut squash and plums.

Chicken-Butternut Tagine Recipe

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White Bean and Chicken Chili

White chili is a nice departure from beefy tomato-based chili, and just as hearty and satisfying.

White Bean and Chicken Chili Recipe

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Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta

Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nuts

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Online reviewers rave about how easy this impressive chicken dish is to make and about the amazing flavors.

Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Recipe

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie

Oxmoor House

Perfect for a cold winter night, this hearty potpie with a homemade crust doesn't disappoint.

Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie Recipe

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Garlic Chicken Pizza

Instead of tomato sauce, this non-traditional pizza gets a light layer of red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic, and is topped with chicken.

Garlic Chicken Pizza Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

Photo: Anson Smart

The addition of butternut squash and a fresh orange makes this braised chicken company worthy.

Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe

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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Panko, walnuts, and rosemary make a flavorful crispy crust for this lightened "fried" chicken.

Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

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Country Chicken Pâté

Pâté is a classic appetizer that's typically fairly high in fat, but this one is lighter because of the skinless chicken, low-fat sour cream and fat-free cream cheese.

Country Chicken Pâté Recipe

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Roast Chicken with Pears

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

The savory, herbaceous chicken in this entrée is balanced by sweet pears and earthy walnuts in this one-dish wonder.

Roast Chicken with Pears Recipe

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Cheese-Stuffed Chicken in Phyllo

Transform plain chicken into an elegant dish that will surely impress your dinner guests.

Cheese-Stuffed Chicken in Phyllo Recipe

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Chicken Enchiladas

"Make these easy enchiladas when you're having people for dinner and let everyone add their own toppings after the enchiladas are baked. "

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Moroccan Roasted Pomegranate Chicken

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Prepare this dish in the fall and winter months when pomegranates are in season.

Moroccan Roasted Pomegranate Chicken Recipe

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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

"Three kinds of cheese plus chicken and pasta should give you a clue that this is a dish guaranteed to satisfy your hungry family. "

Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine Recipe

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Roast Chicken Provençale

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Start with a 7-pound roasting chicken to make this elegantly simple dish that will serve 12 people.

Roast Chicken Provençale Recipe

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Quick Moroccan Chicken

Photo: Michele Michael

Make Moroccan cuisine easy with this 15-minute recipe.

Quick Moroccan Chicken Recipe

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Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski

These sweet and tangy bite-size chicken pieces are sure to be gobbled up quickly when you put them out on a holiday appetizer buffet.

Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites Recipe

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Chicken and Mushroom Panini

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

"Gooey cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and earthy mushrooms join chicken for a tasty sandwich you can quickly prepare in a grill pan or panini press."

Chicken and Mushroom Panini Recipe

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Lee Harrelson

It's hard to believe a soup with this much flavor simmers for only 20 minutes.

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Chicken with Asiago Polenta and Mushrooms

Roasted Chicken with Asiago Polenta and Truffled Mushrooms

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Stylish and stunning is the way to describe this festive dinner party chicken dish.

Chicken with Asiago Polenta and Mushrooms Recipe

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Chicken-Cheese Spread Gift Box

Chicken-Artichoke-Cheese Spread Gift Box

Bring the retro appetizer that everyone at the party's talking about.

Chicken-Cheese Spread Gift Box Recipe

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Classic Roast Chicken with Gravy

Lee Harrelson

When you're having company for dinner, you can never go wrong with a classic like roasted chicken.

Classic Roast Chicken with Gravy Recipe

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Chicken Tetrazzini

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Here's a no-fail recipe to serve when you're having a crowd for dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and you can make the casseroles ahead and freeze them.

Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

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Spicy Chicken Stew

After all the gifts are wrapped, relax with a bowl of hearty stew that's been simmering in the slow cooker all afternoon.

Spicy Chicken Stew Recipe

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Chicken and Dressing

Jim Bathie

Save oven space with this easy slow-cooker chicken and dressing.

Chicken and Dressing Recipe

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Chicken Soup

Charles E. Walton IV

Nothing cures the blues like a big bowl of chunky chicken soup, straight from Mama's kitchen to your heart.

Chicken Soup Recipe

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Chicken-and-Cornbread Casserole

Imagine how much more you would love chicken and dressing if you stirred sour cream into the cornbread mixture and topped the casserole with cheese.

Chicken-and-Cornbread Casserole Recipe

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Spicy Ginger-and-Orange Chicken with Broccoli

Take a break from all the holiday food and enjoy an Asian-style chicken stir-fry.

Spicy Ginger-and-Orange Chicken with Broccoli Recipe

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Malaysian Chicken Pizza

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Instead of a tomato sauce, this pizza is topped with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce.

Malaysian Chicken Pizza Recipe

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Chicken and Lemon Pot Stickers