Two things our family loves-chicken and pasta! This dish combines both and is super easy to make, you can even use frozen chicken.
6 chicken breast halves or tenders
8 oz. Italian dressing
1 cup chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
pasta (cooked following directions on package)
Put chicken and Italian dressing in crock pot. Cook for 4-5 hours (depending on if chicken is thawed or frozen).
Drain off juices from chicken and shred chicken.
Mix broth, soup, cream cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cover chicken in the crock pot.
Cook an addition hour. Stirring several times to help the cream cheese melt.
Spoon over cooked pasta and serve.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Quick Onion Tip-Heather Bradburn
Two thing I really don't like about cooking with onions:
1. wasting 1/2 of an onion in many recipes
2. cutting them
A quick solution is to buy frozen chopped onions. It saves a lot of time and you don't have to throw any unused parts away, plus it is fairly inexpensive!
1. wasting 1/2 of an onion in many recipes
2. cutting them
A quick solution is to buy frozen chopped onions. It saves a lot of time and you don't have to throw any unused parts away, plus it is fairly inexpensive!
Chicken Alfredo-Heather Bradburn
Okay, this is not really a recipe, but it is a quick easy meal that we like to have.
1 jar Alfredo sauce
1 package cheese tortellini (either from the dry pasta section or frozen)
6 chicken tenders (or 2-3 breast if you prefer)
Grill chicken (we use the George Foreman grill). I season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Cut up into bite size pieces.
Cook tortellini according to package.
Heat Alfredo sauce.
Mix chicken, pasta, and sauce. Serve with a vegetable or all alone(it is really filling).
*You can also use other pasta, like spaghetti and linguine.
1 jar Alfredo sauce
1 package cheese tortellini (either from the dry pasta section or frozen)
6 chicken tenders (or 2-3 breast if you prefer)
Grill chicken (we use the George Foreman grill). I season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Cut up into bite size pieces.
Cook tortellini according to package.
Heat Alfredo sauce.
Mix chicken, pasta, and sauce. Serve with a vegetable or all alone(it is really filling).
*You can also use other pasta, like spaghetti and linguine.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Ground Beef and Veggies-Renee' Jones
This recipe is so easy just put it into one pan and bake. You have an entire meal.
I use enough ground beef to make a good patty for everyone in the family.
Season ground beef however you like it.
I put pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
potatoes
carrots
onions
I put a good size of aluminium foil down on top of cookie sheet and put hamburger patties on it and cut up veggies and lay around and top of meat. You can season veggies however you want to. I just use salt and pepper. Put about 1/3 cup of water on top of meat and veggies.Wrap up veggies and meat.
Bake for about 45 minutes at 350 or until veggies get soft and meat gets brown.
Can serve with ketchup or any steak or barbecue sauce.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Dirty Diapers-Heather Bradburn
I know that it does not sound very appetizing, but we love them and don't know another name for them! This comes from my friend Abbey Sims:-)
1 pound hot sausage
8 ounces of cream cheese
4 cans of crescent rolls
Brown sausage, break it up as it cooks.
Soften cream cheese in the microwave. Mix with sausage.
Cut crescent rolls in half. Fill crescent rolls with sausage/cream cheese mixture. Fold all three sides up.
Bake following directions on crescent rolls package.
1 pound hot sausage
8 ounces of cream cheese
4 cans of crescent rolls
Brown sausage, break it up as it cooks.
Soften cream cheese in the microwave. Mix with sausage.
Cut crescent rolls in half. Fill crescent rolls with sausage/cream cheese mixture. Fold all three sides up.
Bake following directions on crescent rolls package.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Barbecue Pork Chops- Stacy Greene
4 bone-in pork chops (sometimes I use boneless - it doesn't matter)
2 tsp. oil
1 cup ketchup
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c reduced sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. chili powder (I use a little less when kids are eating it)
In large bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar, broth, and chili powder.
Brown pork chops in oil.
Pour ketchup mixture over chops... bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
I do the sauce earlier in the day to speed things up at dinner time. I don't know why, but it tastes so delicious. One of Jonathan's favorites.
2 tsp. oil
1 cup ketchup
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c reduced sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. chili powder (I use a little less when kids are eating it)
In large bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar, broth, and chili powder.
Brown pork chops in oil.
Pour ketchup mixture over chops... bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
I do the sauce earlier in the day to speed things up at dinner time. I don't know why, but it tastes so delicious. One of Jonathan's favorites.
Quick Chicken-n-Dumplings-- Stacy Greene
4 cups water
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules (usually you can find this in the soup aisle)
1 tsp. seasoned pepper
1 (7.5 oz) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil. Cut biscuits in half then cut each semi-circle in half again. Drop into boiling mixture 1 at a time. Simmer 20 minutes.
I serve with green beans. VERY filling and yummy! Jackson and Mackenzie love it!
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules (usually you can find this in the soup aisle)
1 tsp. seasoned pepper
1 (7.5 oz) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil. Cut biscuits in half then cut each semi-circle in half again. Drop into boiling mixture 1 at a time. Simmer 20 minutes.
I serve with green beans. VERY filling and yummy! Jackson and Mackenzie love it!
Pot Roasted Pork Recipe - Mandy Jones/Robyn Cooper
2 to 3 lb. pork tenderloin
2 med. onions sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped (I use minced garlic)
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 cup hot water
Wash meat and salt/pepper it. Slice 1 onion and place in bottom of crock pot. Place slits in meat with knife and stuff with garlic. Slice 2nd onion and place on top of meat. Add water, soy sauce, bay leaf and cook for 10 hours on low. Flip meat over about halfway through cooking time.
You can shred meat and mix with barbeque sauce for leftovers.
2 med. onions sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped (I use minced garlic)
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 cup hot water
Wash meat and salt/pepper it. Slice 1 onion and place in bottom of crock pot. Place slits in meat with knife and stuff with garlic. Slice 2nd onion and place on top of meat. Add water, soy sauce, bay leaf and cook for 10 hours on low. Flip meat over about halfway through cooking time.
You can shred meat and mix with barbeque sauce for leftovers.
Taco Soup - Mandy Jones
I am sure a lot of folks have this one - but just in case there is someone out there that doesn't have it as a 'staple'...
1 pound of hamburger meat
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of stewed tomatoes
1 package of ranch dressing mix
1 package of taco seasoning
1 cup of water
onions to taste
Brown hambuger meat. Add all other ingredients. Heat and serve with shredded cheese on top.
Very easy and delicious!!
1 pound of hamburger meat
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of stewed tomatoes
1 package of ranch dressing mix
1 package of taco seasoning
1 cup of water
onions to taste
Brown hambuger meat. Add all other ingredients. Heat and serve with shredded cheese on top.
Very easy and delicious!!
Crock Pot Lasagna-Janis Franklin
2 jars spaghetti sauce
1 box lasagna noodles
1 1b browned hamburger
1 large bag mozzarella cheese(or your choice)
1 large container ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
Layer in crock pot beginning w/ sauce (so noodles won't stick)
Cook 8 hrs on low or 4hrs on high
1 box lasagna noodles
1 1b browned hamburger
1 large bag mozzarella cheese(or your choice)
1 large container ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
Layer in crock pot beginning w/ sauce (so noodles won't stick)
Cook 8 hrs on low or 4hrs on high
Chicken Spaghetti Supreme - Mandy Jones
4-skinless boneless chicken breast
2 bunches of green onions chopped
1 (8oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup Italian dressing
1 (8oz.) package spaghetti
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
Place Chicken in single layer in lightly greased 13x9 baking dish. Top evenly with onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Pour dressing evenly over chicken and vegetables.
Bake covered, at 375 degrees for 45 mins. Remove from oven, let stand 10 mins. Shred chicken using 2 forks.
Cook Pasta according to pakage directions and drain. Combine chicken mixture and spaghetti, tossing until well coated. Top evenly with 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese.
2 bunches of green onions chopped
1 (8oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup Italian dressing
1 (8oz.) package spaghetti
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
Place Chicken in single layer in lightly greased 13x9 baking dish. Top evenly with onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Pour dressing evenly over chicken and vegetables.
Bake covered, at 375 degrees for 45 mins. Remove from oven, let stand 10 mins. Shred chicken using 2 forks.
Cook Pasta according to pakage directions and drain. Combine chicken mixture and spaghetti, tossing until well coated. Top evenly with 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese.
Chicken Parmesan-Heather Bradburn
While this is a fairly easy recipe, it takes sometime, but our family thinks it is worth the effort!
4 skinned chicken breast halves (or I use chicken tenders)
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I add Italian seasoning to plain bread crumbs)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil (I use olive)
1 (14 oz.) jar of meatless spaghetti sauce
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Flatten chicken between plastic wrap with a rolling pin (I omit this step).
Combine bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
Dip chicken in egg and coat with bread crumbs. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in skillet. Brown chicken in oil, turning once.
Place chicken in baking dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over chicken. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
Yields 4 servings.
4 skinned chicken breast halves (or I use chicken tenders)
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I add Italian seasoning to plain bread crumbs)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil (I use olive)
1 (14 oz.) jar of meatless spaghetti sauce
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Flatten chicken between plastic wrap with a rolling pin (I omit this step).
Combine bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
Dip chicken in egg and coat with bread crumbs. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in skillet. Brown chicken in oil, turning once.
Place chicken in baking dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over chicken. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
Yields 4 servings.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Calling All Cooks
Are you tired of cooking the same meals week after week? Do you have tons of cookbooks that have recipes that include ingredients you have never heard of? Do you have picky eaters in your house, who make it hard to expand your dinner possibilities? Do you want a place to find quick, easy, and yummy recipes that real people eat? Then have I got a place for YOU! Post your favorite recipes (including those for any meal, dessert, snacks, etc) and find new recipes in this blog. Please include your name in the title so we know who to ask for questions. Let's get cooking!
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