Healthy Chicken Recipes for Kids

Food has always been an issue with many kids. While some will eat easily, most can drive their parents up the wall during meal times. With easy ready-made snacks that are getting passed off as full meals, it is getting increasingly difficult to monitor and ensure a good and healthy dietary intake for kids. Kids need something new, something that will hold their interest, and this adage is very true when it comes to their eating habits. While it may be difficult to come up with something new and elaborate every meal time, there are a few simple tricks to work around kid's eating habits. I have listed some easy chicken recipes that will leave kids asking for more!

Walnut-Crusted Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients:

• Thinly sliced, chicken-breast cutlets, 1 pounds
• Large egg white,1
• Toasted walnuts, cup
• Fresh parsley leaves, cup
• Ground cayenne red pepper, 1/8 tsp
• Fine bread crumbs, cup
• Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cooking spray

In a large bowl, mix bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Process toasted walnuts and parsley in a food processor and mix them thoroughly with bread crumbs mix. In another small bowl, whisk egg white and Dijon until well blended. Dip each chicken slice one by one in the egg white, then into the walnut mix until well coated and place it on a greased baking pan. Spray with some cooking spray. Bake chicken in a pre-heated oven to 450F until top layer is golden-brown and chicken is cooked. Serve it with your choice of bread.

Chicken And Tomato Tortellini

Ingredients:

• Skinless chicken breast halves, 2 pieces
• Sliced ripe olives, can
• Dried Italian seasoning, tsp
• Cheese tortellini, 1 package
• Undrained, diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, 1 can
• Aluminum sheet, 2, 12x18-inches each

Cut chicken breast into half and place it on the center of the foil. Sprinkle some dried Italian seasoning on it and arrange tortellini around the chicken. Top it with tomatoes and olives. Fold the sides of the foil to seal the chicken inside the packet and bake in a pre-heated oven until done.

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• Cooked chopped chicken breast meat, 1 cups
• Cooked rice, 2 cups
• Shredded cheese, 2 cups
• Evaporated milk, 1 can
• Lightly beaten eggs, 2
• Chopped red onion, cup
• Finely chopped fresh cilantro, cup
• Melted butter, 2 tbsp

In a large or two medium-sized casserole combine rice, chicken, cheese, evaporated milk, eggs, onion, cilantro and butter. Stir well. Bake it in a pre-heated at 350 F, until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

• Chicken stock, 4 cups
• Half cooked egg noodles, 2 ounces
• Diced onion, cup
• Diced celery, cup
• Finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, tsp
• Finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, 2 tsp
• Minced garlic, 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice, 2 tsp, optional

In a large sauce pan, boil the chicken stock, add onion, celery and garlic, and on a low heat simmer for 2 minutes. Add noodles and cook until, tender but firm. Remove from heat, season and add herbs. Add lime juice if you want. Serve hot.

One of the best reasons to use chicken is that it blends in any taste, yet maintains its yumminess! One can change the herbs or sneak in a variety of vegetables, in the above recipes. Happy and healthy eating!