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Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bake
Best Ever Meatloaf
Sweet & Tangy Grilled Chicken Salad

(Family Features) - Families across the country are dusting off their stoves and rediscovering the art of home cooking. In fact, the Food Channel recently released its Food Trends list and home cooking ranked number one*, which is not surprising in today's tough economic climate.

As America returns to the kitchen, simple, crowd-pleasing and budget-friendly recipes are in high demand. One secret to success is stocking the pantry with flavorful and nourishing basics that can inspire a variety of delicious dishes. Even some of your favorite pantry items like Campbell's® Tomato soup offer a healthy, flavorful and versatile base for a meal.

"Now when you cook with Campbell's Tomato soup, your meals will be even better for your family because we have reduced the sodium in our soup by 32 percent, while ensuring this favorite still delivers the great taste people have loved for more than 100 years," said Tom Helsel, a chef at Campbell Soup Company. "From satisfying casseroles to quick weeknight stir-fries, Campbell's Tomato soup can help busy families put healthy, low-cost meals on the table quickly."

Big on taste and little on time and money, each of the following recipes are easy to prepare and cost between $1.06 and $3.27 per serving. Try one tonight!

For more delicious, mouth-watering recipes visit www.CampbellsKitchen.com.

Simple Ways to Say "Goodbye" to Bland

Shake up family mealtime and make the most out of flavorful pantry staples. From canned vegetables, seafood and soups to boxes of dry pasta or rice, there are many pennywise ways to perk up meals. Here are a few quick ideas:

  • Pour a zesty bottled picante sauce over chicken or fish before baking. It not only keeps the meat moist, but it also makes for an easy and delicious sauce.
  • Canned beans are a healthful way to extend a hearty pasta entree. Simply substitute canned beans for all or half the amount of meat called for in a recipe. It's not only filling and convenient, but the beans are packed with nutrients, too.
  • Use lower sodium broths or stocks in place of water when boiling rice, couscous or other grains to add a boost of flavor.
*"Top Ten Food Trends for 2009," The Food Channel®

Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bake

Ingredients
  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup
  • 3/4 cup water*
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation
    1. Stir the soup, water, rice and chili powder in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Place the chicken on the rice mixture. Sprinkle with additional chili powder, if desired. Cover the baking dish.
    2. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Preparation Time
5 minutes

Baking Time
45 minutes

Nutritional values per serving:

Calories: 356g     Total Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 81mg     Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 41g     Sodium: 422mg

Serves
Makes 4 servings

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
*For creamier rice, increase water to 1 1/3 cups.

Cost per recipe: $5.65
Cost per recipe serving: $1.41

Best Ever Meatloaf

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup
  • 1 envelope (about 1 ounce) dry onion soup and recipe mix
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup water

Preparation
    1. Thoroughly mix the beef, 1/2 cup tomato soup, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and egg in a large bowl. Place the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan and firmly shape into an 8 x 4-inch loaf.
    2. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through. Let the meatloaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
    3. Heat 2 tablespoons pan drippings, remaining tomato soup and water in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve the sauce with the meatloaf.

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Baking Time
1 hour 15 minutes

Standing Time
10 minutes

Cooking Time
5 minutes

Nutritional values per serving:

Calories: 266g     Total Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 96mg     Protein: 22g
Carbohydrates: 13g     Sodium: 529mg

Serves
Makes 8 servings

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Cost per recipe: $5.65
Cost per recipe serving: $1.41

Sweet & Tangy Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients
  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Condensed Tomato soup
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh vegetables (sliced carrots, yellow pepper strips, broccoli flowerets and sliced cucumber)

Preparation
    1. Stir the soup, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic powder and ginger in a shallow, nonmetallic dish or gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Reserve 3/4 cup of soup mixture for dressing. Add the chicken to the remaining soup mixture and turn to coat. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
    2. Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Grill the chicken for 15 minutes or until cooked through, turning and brushing often with the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Slice the chicken.
    3. Arrange the salad greens and vegetables on a platter. Top with the chicken. Drizzle the reserved dressing over the chicken before serving.

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Marinade Time
15 minutes

Grilling Time
15 minutes

Nutritional values per serving:

Calories: 238g     Total Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 73mg     Protein: 29g
Carbohydrates: 22g     Sodium: 498mg

Serves
Makes 4 servings

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Cost per recipe: $13.06
Cost per recipe serving: $3.27

SOURCE: Campbell's Cooking Soups