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Baked Chicken or Turkey


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
6 oz. Chicken meat, cooked
1/3 cup Chicken broth, hot
1 Tbsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place chicken and broth into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving. Garnish as desired.*
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

* Suggested garnishes: Gravy, cream sauce, fruit sauce, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, teriyaki sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Basic Poultry


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
6 oz. Chicken, Turkey, or other lean poultry, cooked
1/3 cup broth, hot
1 Tbsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place meat and broth into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving. Serve as desired. (see suggestions below)
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Serving Suggestions:
For a quick Chicken Marinara—Try topping each serving with 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce and 1 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Chicken Cacciatore


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
6 oz. Chicken, cooked, skinned and boned
1/3 cup Chicken broth, hot
3 Tbsp. THICKENUP®
1/4 cup Prepared cacciatore sauce, hot

Preparation:
1. Place chicken and broth into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. For each serving, use approximately 1/2 cup pureed chicken and top with 2 Tbsp. cacciatore sauce.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
6 oz. serving Chicken Cordon Bleu, cooked
1/4 cup Chicken broth, hot
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place chicken cordon bleu and broth into a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Chicken and Dumplings


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
1 cup Chicken and Dumplings, cooked
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Puree chicken and dumplings in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
1 cup Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry, prepared
3 Tbsp. Chicken broth or water, hot
2 tsp. THICKENUP®
Pureed Rice

Preparation:
1. Place stir fry and broth into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve pureed stir fry with 1/2 cup of pureed rice. Garnish with soy sauce.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Chicken Tetrazzini


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
1 cup Turkey Tetrazzini, cooked
2 Tbsp. Chicken broth, hot
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place turkey tetrazzini and broth into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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