Have you seen the USDA's new food suggestions? They center around a plate, with a back-to-basics portion suggestion.
The USDA now suggests that half of every meal be made up of fruits and vegetables. One quarter should be protein and one quarter should be grains, preferably whole grains. And the meal should be accompanied by a low fat milk or soy milk beverage. Isn't that simple? I love this concept.
The Recipe
Country Crock challenged me to overhaul one of my family's favorite meals to fit the new My Plate guidelines. Our Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is definitely one of our favorites; we eat it several times every month. Here's how we updated it:
Our Thoughts
I think this version of Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms is even better than the original. Joe thought so, too. Allie will eat anything that's on my plate, so she agrees, too. Grace, on the other hand, is not enthused. She announced - before she saw her plate - that she didn't like it. I'm not sure when she became so picky. Alas, she doesn't like mushrooms. She doesn't like onions. She doesn't like cabbage or green peppers. We're working on that. She does like linguine, especially if it's topped with a little butter. She also enjoyed the glass of milk that accompanied the meal. On the other hand, a glass of milk accompanies every single meal Grace eats, so that was not unusual.
Susan Smith says
This looks really good. I know my husband and myself would love this recipe but I know my children wouldn't as they don't like mushrooms or chicken.
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Tina M says
This recipe looks delicious. I will try this next time.
Tina M says
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Jessie C. says
Love Chicken with Mushrooms, great idea of adding balsamic vinegar, this would be a great dish for our family night.
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Elena says
Looks so delicious. I am going to try this recipe.
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Mami2jcn says
It looks really yummy. I'll give it a try.
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Cindy says
This sounds sooooo good. Not too sure about the cabbage, but I love anything balsamic, so I'll file this recipe away for future use. (Already did, actually, a few days ago. Totally missed that this was a giveaway post! Eeek!)
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I should add it to the headline. I didn't think about it. 🙂
Cindy says
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/111880855101767680
Valerie C. says
I thank you so much! I made this 2 hours ago to rave reviews!! I omitted the peppers per my husband who has a strong dislike of any pepper:) I printed it out and am going to make it again next week.
Valerie C. says
Tweeted:
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Thanks!
melissa c says
This. Looks. AMAZING! I will have to try it out sometime soon - just gotta pick up some cabbage at the store!
Erin says
The recipe looks wonderful. I love that it uses cabbage. I see it at the Farmer's Market and I'm never sure what to do with it. Can't wait to try this!
Amanda Sakovitz says
looks really yummy! I've never tried this one and its refreshing to have a new recipe for chicken!
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karen M says
Looks delicious, I think my picky eaters would like it
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Helen Sampson says
This looks like a GREAT new way for me to use some of the fresh cabbage out of our garden this year! Chicken is the family favorite and I'm always trying to find new ways to squeeze in more veggies! Thanks!
lyndsey says
i will have to make this on a night when my husband isn't home! he does not like mushrooms and cabbage, but i do. 🙂
LuAnn says
WOW! This looks so good. And it offers a great combination of veggies. I'm missing cabbage in our house, but tomorrow night, this is what's for dinner! Thanks!
Beth Anne says
I have to tell you, I'm not a huge cabbage fan but this looks good enough to try! Next time I go to the market I will certainly be picking up what I need to try this. Thanks for the recipe!
Beth Anne says
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Kirstin says
YUM!!
food grrrl says
your recipe sounds fantastic....always looking for new ways to make chicken...thanks!
Gina @ The Crave to Save says
What a great recipe idea. I have never actually cooked with Balasamic Vinegar, but this looks like a great recipe in which to try it out! Thanks for the chance to win!
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nanjhall says
It looks really good so I might have to give it a try.
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