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Clean utensils used before and after each use.  \n􀁸 Cook your chicken to an internal temperature of 165oF. Use a meat thermometer to check temperatures if available.  \nLEFTOVERS  \n􀁸 Place leftovers immediately in refrigerator in shallow containers.  \n􀁸 Use cooked chicken within 3-4 days.  \nNutrition Information  \nChicken is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. Protein can help build muscle and strengthen your immune system. One serving of chicken is about 3 oz, or about the size of your palm. The recipes provided easily fit into a complete MyPlate meal!  \n[Choose MyPlate.gov](Choose MyPlate.gov)  \nAdditional Recipes From: Everyday Healthy Meals Cookbook  \n[http://cachampionsforchange.cdph.ca.gov/Documents/Eat%20Healthy/](http://cachampionsforchange.cdph.ca.gov/Documents/Eat%20Healthy/)[ ](http://cachampionsforchange.cdph.ca.gov/Documents/Eat%20Healthy/)[Recipes/_English%20Cookbooks/Everyday-Healthy-Meals-Cookbook.pdf](Recipes/_English%20Cookbooks/Everyday-Healthy-Meals-Cookbook.pdf)  \nGrilled Chicken Vegetable Kabobs  \nMakes 4 servings. 1 skewer per serving.  \nVegetable Chicken Enchiladas  \nMakes 4 servings. 2 enchiladas per serving.  \nChicken and Dumplings  \nMakes 6 servings. 1¼ cups per serving.  \nCHICKEN DINNERS  \n3 quick and easy chicken recipes that are full of nutrition!  \nChicken & Veggie Skillet  \nMakes 4 servings.  \n1 cup per serving.  \nPrep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes  \nIngredients:  \nNonstick cooking spray  \n1 pound chicken breast  \n1 medium onion, peeled and chopped  \n3 tomatoes, chopped  \n3 tablespoons tomato paste  \n1 teaspoon each: dried basil, oregano, and garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt  \n¼ teaspoon ground black pepper  \n2 medium zucchini, sliced into ½ inch pieces  \nDirections:  \n1. Spray nonstick cooking spray in a large skillet.  \n2. Cook chicken breast over medium heat until it is cooked through (165oF), about 10 minutes.  \n3. Remove chicken from pan and dice . Return to pan.  \n4. Add onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings.  \nSimmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  \n5. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes more. Serve while hot.  \nNutrition information per serving: Calories 181, Carbohydrate 13 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 462 mg  \nRosemary Lemon Chicken with Vegetables  \nMakes 4 servings.  \n½ chicken breast and 1 cup vegetables per serving. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes  \nIngredients:  \n½ pound small red potatoes, rinsed and cubed (1/2 inch) 1½ cups baby carrots or large carrots chopped into 1/2 inch pieces  \n1 cup green beans, trimmed (fresh or frozen)  \n2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved  \n1 tablespoon olive oil  \n¼ cup lemon juice, divided  \n2 tablespoons honey  \n1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp. dried rosemary  \n1 teaspoon grated lemon peel ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper  \nDirections:  \n1. In a medium pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.  \n2. Add potatoes, carrots, and green beans and cook for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.  \n3. Cut chicken breasts in half. Place olive oil and chicken breasts in a medium skillet; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side.  \n4. Add potatoes, carrots, green beans, and all remaining ingredients to skillet, except 2 tablespoons lemon juice.  \n5. 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