“Mushroom Chicken Balsamico” & “Zucchini Cake With Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting” For "Wordless Tuesday"

Welcome to “Wordless Tuesday!” Today I am sharing two mouthwatering recipes, which I know you will absolutely love….. Enjoy! 
 

This elegant skillet supper features sautéed chicken, zucchini, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in a Marinara Pasta Sauce seasoned with a touch of balsamic vinegar. I know you will love this dish, so flavorful and so very simple. When I make this recipe I serve mine on a bed of white rice.

“Mushroom Chicken Balsamico”

Serves: 4      Takes: 30 minutes to cook

Ingredients:
3 teaspoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast half (about 4 breast halves)
12 oz (about 3 cups) assorted mushrooms (Portobello, Shiitake, Oyster, Crimini, or Button) sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups Marinara Italian Sauce (homemade or your choice)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Directions:
Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 min or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and cook until they're tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir the sauce and vinegar in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with black pepper.

Make some white rice (your favorite brand) according to package directions…then add the “Mushroom Chicken Balsamico” on top of rice. So delicious, you will want to make this over and over…again. 

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“Zucchini Cake With Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting”

There is something about this easy cake that is flavored with zucchini and sweetened with pure maple syrup with a warm touch of cinnamon that makes me smile. It will make you smile as well especially when you are reaching for a second piece.

Ingredients:
1 box Deluxe butter recipe golden cake mix
3 Eggs
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups grated Zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts 



Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F Grease a 9×13 pan. Combine cake mix, eggs, butter, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Beat at low speed until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in zucchini. Pour into pan; sprinkle with walnuts. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tested done. Dust with powdered sugar or use frosting below….

“Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting”

Ingredients:
4 ounces softened cream cheese
3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cardamom until smooth and creamy. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Frost cake with icing once completely cool.



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