Deep Covered Baker Recipes

Photo Credit: Pampered Chef

Photo Credit: Pampered Chef

put 4 chicken breasts in the Deep Covered Baker)  pop it in themicrowave on HIGH for 8 minutes…

ENTIRE 5 Ib. roasting chicken in the Deep Covered Baker- covered it in a delicious Pampered Chef rub and put it in the microwave for 30 minutes…. 

 

 

 chicken breasts to shred and use in chicken noodle soup! SO EASY. 

 

Easy Enchiladas—can we say 5 ingredients and 15 minutes later enjoyia delicious meal and

 

Have ground beef that needs to be used?  Meatloaf !  Throw it together in under 5 min- pop it in the microwave for 20 minutes and dinner...DONE!

 

The baker has easy recipes that require minimal ingredients and minimal prep–time that you can assemble day-of or the night before. The baker can be used in the oven OR in the microwave oven. I have to be honest and say that I have tried almost EVERY microwave recipe in the recipe book, but I have yet to try an oven recipe. The ease of throwing all the ingredients in the baker and popping it in the microwave for 10 minutes and a delicious meal coming out is like a new modern crock pot or something! Every family should have a Deep Covered Baker in their kitchen!

A couple of my favorite things to make in the Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker: 

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Thirty Minute Chicken
Ingredients:

Chicken
1	whole chicken (3 1/2-4 lb/1.6-1.8 kg)
1	tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
Seasoning Mixture
1	tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
1	tsp (5 mL) paprika
1/2	tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
1/2	tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4	tsp (1 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
1/4	tsp (1 mL) dried thyme leaves

Directions:

1. For chicken, lightly spray Deep Covered Baker with olive oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat, if necessary. Tie ends of legs together with cotton string. Lift wing tips up toward neck, then tuck under back of chicken. Brush chicken with oil.
2. For seasoning mixture, combine ingredients; mix well. Completely coat outside of chicken with seasoning mixture. Place chicken, breast side up, in baker.
3. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 25-30 minutes or until Digital Pocket Thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with lid and let rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise to 170°F/77°C). Carve chicken on Cutting Board-Large with Juice Wells.

Yield: 4-6 servings
Nutrients per serving: Calories 490, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 52 g, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 0 g

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Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco

Ingredients:

4	garlic cloves, peeled
2	cups grape or cherry tomatoes
3	cups uncooked mezze penne pasta
3	cups chicken broth
3/4	cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay
1/2	tsp each salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/4	cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, divided
1	oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup packed)
2	cups diced grilled chicken breasts
	Additional grated fresh Parmesan cheese and coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Spray Deep Covered Baker with olive oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Slice garlic into baker using Garlic Slicer. Add tomatoes. Cover; microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirring after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes using Mix ‘N Chop. Add pasta, broth, wine, salt and black pepper.
2. Return baker to microwave; cover and microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop basil with Chef's Knife. Reserve 2 tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese using Rotary Grater.
3. Carefully remove baker from microwave and remove lid, lifting away from you. Add remaining basil, cheese and chicken to baker; mix well. Garnish with reserved 2 tbsp basil, additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings
Nutrients per serving: Light (about 1 cup): Calories 240, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat .5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 2 g
Cook's Tips: An additional 3/4 cup chicken broth can be substituted for the wine, if desired.

Any tube-shaped pasta requiring 9-11 minutes cook time, such as penne or rigatoni, can be substituted for the mezze penne pasta.

To grill chicken in the Grill Pan, season 2 chicken breasts, about 6 oz each, with salt and black pepper. Heat Grill Pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Spray pan with oil. Cook chicken 4-6 minutes or until grill marks appear. Turn chicken over; cook 4-6 minutes or until center of chicken is no longer pink and Digital Pocket Thermometer registers 170°F.

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