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.
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
This looks delicious! Unfortunately, I doubt I will make it for my family anytime soon. My husband doesn't like cabbage and my kids don't eat mushrooms. I appreciate you sharing the recipe, tho, because it has given me some good ideas.
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
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Jeannett says
Letting my four and five year old girls have a hand in growing our own vegetables makes them want to eat them!
ANGEL JACKLYN says
I'M GOING TO LEAVE THIS ONE UP TO MY MAN. WE'VE ATE SOMETHING SIMILAR & I WAS PRETTY IMPRESSED. IT'S RESTAURANT QUALITY AT HOME!
ANGEL JACKLYN says
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ewhatley says
That looks so good. I will definitely make that. I wish I had the ingredients to make it tonight!
Stacy says
I will definitely try this, but since I don't eat meat, I will use tofu instead of chicken. I love anything with mushrooms, and the cabbage and peppers sound yummy too.
shirley says
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shirley says
I know half of us would love this, and the other half I am working on, we are going to try this.
Debra F says
I haven't tried your recipe (we are mushroom haters in this family) but I do use Country Crock instead of butter in my hash brown casserole - yummy. I'm lucky and my kids eat lots of veggies raw or just plain steamed.
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LAMusing says
It looks good, although like Grace I don't care for mushrooms 🙂
Norma says
Looks very tasty! I'll see if my daughter will make it (she does the cooking around here)
Leann Lindeman says
I normally am not too big on cabbage. However this sounds pretty good... I guess you could sub it for something else, maybe thinly sliced zucchini ?
Feels Like Home Blog┞¢ says
You substitute any veggies at all. We used cabbage because we had a head sitting around, but I think this would be good with a plethora of different vegetables.
Myne Whitman says
I have mushroom and chicken in the fridge, and isn't it great? I just switched from i can't believe to country crock. Will try this out.
Kerry says
It looks yummy to me - minus the mushrooms:)
Kerry says
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Denise Grier says
This recipe is making my mouth water!
Susan Peoples says
Yea, another way to use cabbage as I love it and my son does too. Gonna try this one! thanks!
Laura Royal says
looks awesome, I will definitely try it
amanda J. says
My husband and I would absolutely love this recipe! I've got a cabbage sitting in my fridge, wondering what to do with it. Nice, I know what's for dinner tonight!
amanda J. says
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Georgia says
Your recipe here is making my mouth water. I have got to try it. Wow! Thanks for the giveaway and the recipe!
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Cathy B says
this recipe sounds yummy and hearty... great for a fall or winter day.. the only thing I might change is to use halved baby brussel sprouts instead of the cabbage... and to use the mini penne or angel hair instead of the linguine. thank you for the recipe and the great giveaway!
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sherri crawford says
i haven't made it yet but it looks very yummy to me
Tabathia B says
I like the recipe and will try soon but what to sub for the cloves
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Marcia Goss says
This looks like something my husband would like and I plan to make it. I probably wouldn't put as much mushrooms, and would omit the hot pepper.
Marcia Goss says
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