Chicken
We just loved this dish! Lots of flavor with the sweetness from the sun dried tomatoes and the rich creaminess from the parmesan, not to mention the fresh basil. This would be great with some roasted asparagus and a splash of white wine as well! Having this dish cook in just one pot is an added bonus! Give this recipe a try I know you will enjoy it as much as we did!
INGREDIENTS
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into bite size pieces.
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups dry orzo pasta
2 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained and diced
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
DIRECTIONS
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the diced chicken, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken so that it is browned and seasoned on both sides, the chicken will not be cooked through at this point. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for a couple minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the orzo pasta, reduce heat to medium and cover the pan. Allow to boil for five minutes. Uncover and continue to boil about another five minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally. It will still be a little saucy with the broth. Once the pasta has cooked, remove from heat and add the cheese stirring until the cheese is melted. Add the basil and sun dried tomatoes, stirring throughly. I seasoned with a little more pepper but that is up to you.
Serve warm.
Enjoy!
This recipe can be found at www.cookingclassy.com
When Mr. MCYM is traveling I don’t cook as much for just myself or for Robby and I so this is one of those I need dinner on that table and what do I have that is fast easy and delicious?! We all enjoy taco’s, so why not a BBQ chicken taco? This took no time to make using a rotisserie chicken!
INGREDIENTS
1 rotisserie chicken, with the meat pulled off
1 to 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce, I used Kraft Honey BBQ, but use your favorite.
1/2 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Sliced jarred jalapeños – optional
Shredded lettuce
Sour cream
Taco shells, I used the stand and stuff
DIRECTIONS
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Combine the shredded chicken and the BBQ sauce, use enough sauce to coat all of the chicken. Place the taco shells in a baking dish. I used an 8 x 8 baking dish as I was only making 6. Fill each shell with a small amount of both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, add the BBQ chicken on top of the cheese and add another layer of cheese on top of the chicken.Top with jalapeño slices if you are using them. Bake in your preheated oven about 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Serve warm.
Enjoy!
We really enjoy P.F. Changs, but sadly the closest one to us is about an hour away. Their chicken lettuce wraps are something that we all really enjoy Here is a quick and easy version of their lettuce wraps. I don’t like mushrooms…not even a little, but if you do you can certainly add 1 cup of chopped mushrooms to the mix. I also made white rice to go with this so you can serve this a couple different ways. Serve the rice on the side or when building the wrap put a little bit of rice on the bottom and add the chicken mixture to the top. Either way, I know you will enjoy this as much as we did!
INGREDIENTS
2 Tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 cup mushrooms, chopped (optional)
1 pound ground chicken
1 small can chopped water chestnuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 basil leaves, chopped
2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 Tablespoons teriaki sauce
1 Tablespoon soy sauce (I used low sodium)
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 Tablspoon search a sauce
1 head bibb lettuce, separated into leaves
Scallions for garnish
Cooked white rice (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Ina medium skillet over medium heat, heat one Tablespoon of the sesame oil. Add the mushrooms if using and cook stirring occasionally until golden brown and soft. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Add one more tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet and bring the heat back up. Add the chicken and cook until done, about 4-5 minutes crumbling while you are cooking, drain the fat if needed. Add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, add the mushrooms back in and sprinkle with basil and stir to combine.
In a small bowl combine the hoisin sauce, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ground ginger, cornstarch, and sriracha and whisk until well combined. Pour sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cook until heated through and slightly thickened. Spoon into the lettuce leaves and garnish with scallions.
Serve warm.
Enjoy!
This recipe can be found at www.frugallivingnw.com
This is one of those super simple “what’s in my pantry I need to use up” kind of recipes! Easy, one dish and can easily change up the ingredients…using cream of mushroom instead of chicken, using different cheeses, you decide. I have also seen a similar crockpot version. Add a salad and your dinner is done.
INGREDIENTS
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup of milk (I used 1%)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups dry stuffing mix
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup melted butter
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium size mixing bowl mix together the milk and cream of chicken soup. Place the chicken in the bottom of your baking dish and pour the soup mixture over the top of the chicken making sure the chicken is coated. Layer the cheese over the top, sprinkle stuffing over the top of the cheese and pour the butter over the top of the stuffing. Bake for one hour or until chicken is cooked through and stuffing is golden brown. Serve warm.
Enjoy!
My favorite thing to make is appetizers, especially on the weekends where I might make two or three different things. This pizza was super quick and easy using Naan bread, rotisserie chicken and bacon I had already cooked for another recipe. I was slightly heavy on the buffalo sauce so I definitely recommend using it sparingly or to taste if you love the heat!
INGREDIENTS
1 Naan flat bread
3/4 cup cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and or Monterey Jack
1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup buffalo sauce such as Frank’s (or to taste)
3 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the Naan bread on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the ranch dressing over the Naan. Top with half of the cheese, add bacon and chicken. Top with the remaining cheese and drizzle buffalo sauce over the pizza. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve warm.
Enjoy!
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