Fresh Bruschetta Chicken-Stuffed Tomatoes~

Yummy, Yummy~

Dinner tonight~

2 cups Chicken - I used 6 chicken tenderlions (precook them)

1 cup fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup snipped fresh basil

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 large tomatoes

2 very thin slices firm textured whole wheat bread, toasted and cubed

2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

1. Shred cooked chicken. In medium bowl, combine the 2 cups chicken, the spinach, green onions, basil, vinegar, oil, and garlic. Toss to evenly coat.

2.Cut a 1/4 inch thick slice from the stem end of each tomato; discard slices. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the tomato pulp, leaving a 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick shell. place shells open sides up on a serving plate. Discard tomato seeds. Chop enough of the tomato pulp to measure 1/2 cup; discard remaing pulp. Stir the 1/2 cup tomato pulp into chicken mixture.

3. Divide chicken mixture amon the tomato shells. Top with bread cubes and cheese.

Enjoy :)

~Chicken and Rice~

This is easy to prepare, but takes a LONG time to cook! It's yummy! (I only added chicken to half of it so I could enjoy it also!:)

1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
1 1/2 cup shredded cheese (can use more cheese if you want!)
3 cups cold water
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1-2 chicken breasts, cut in peices
Minced onions
Salt and Pepper

Spray bottom of a 9x13 pan with pam spray. Spread rice in bottom of pan. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over rice. Cover rice with water. Salt and pepper sparingly. Layer chicken over rice. Sprinkle with minced onions. Mix together soup, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Pour soup mixture over chicken. Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Spread remaining 1/2 cup cheese over chicken, cover with foil and continue baking for another 1/2 hour.

Chicken Salad Sandwich Filling!

~Chicken Salad Sandwich Filling~

chicken (I normally use canned chicken so I use 4 small cans) or 6 chicken breasts
minced onion and parsley
celery salt
1 cup mandarin oranges; SAVE JUICE, drained
1 cup grapes
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup almonds, silvered
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons juice of mandarin oranges
1/2 cup mayo

Bake chicken if using chicken breasts with onion, parsley, and celery salt. Cool and chop into pieces. Or just mixed canned chicken with onion parsley and celery salt.

Combine oranges, celery, grapes, and almonds in a large bowl. Then add vinegar and juice. Chill for 1/2 hour.

Mix fruit with chicken and Add mayo right before serving.

Can also use pineapple in place of grapes!

Use for sandwich filling or just place on leaf of green lettuce.

~Italian Chicken~

This was our yummy dinner tonight! :) Quick, Easy, and so Yummy! We had green salad as a side! (Sorry this picture isn't the best; it was late by the time we got home and actually sat down to eat; the light is glaring off of it!)

Italian Chicken

4 Chicken Breast
1/2 cube butter
1 pkg. dry Italian Dressing mix (I use Good Seasoning)
Mix butter and dressing mix in crock pot. Add Chicken and coat well.

Cook 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 on high.
One hour before chicken is done mix 2 cans cream of mushroom (you can also use cream of chicken or one of each) soup with 1 8 ounce cream cheese. Pour over chicken and cook last hour.

Serve over rice.

~Bowtie Pasta~

This is delicious! It is similar to Johnny Carino's Bowtie Festival. I had half and half in my fridge and didn't want to go get cream so I used it! It worked great and was healthier then using heavy cream! I halved the recipe for Spencer and I; it was plenty. I will add a few variations to the side:

1 oz. Melted butter

1 tsp. Chopped fresh garlic

1/8 cup Diced red onion (I used minced onions)

1/8 cup Diced cooked bacon

1/4 cup Diced Roma tomatoes (I used canned tomatoes and they were great!)

3 oz. Sliced cooked chicken

1 oz. Half and Half (I used Reed's Dairy) (Heavy (whipping) cream can be used)

3 oz. Alfredo sauce (recipe follows)

1/8 cup Mozzarella Cheese (If you would like you could use Asiago cheese instead)

1/2 tsp. Salt, pepper, and garlic salt

10 oz. Precooked bowtie pasta

ALFREDO SAUCE

1 quart Half and Half (Reed's Dairy) (Heavy whipping cream can be used)

1 cup Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp. Black pepper

1/4 cup 1% milk(2% or whole will work as well!)

Preparation

In a heated saute pan combine butter, garlic, onions, bacon, tomatoes, chicken, and spice mixture.

When onions begin to turn translucent, add half and half and mozzarella cheese.

Once cheese and half/half have reduced by half, add Alfredo sauce and bowtie pasta. Toss until well combined and remove from fire. Allow to cool for a few minutes so the cheese and sauce thicken. Top with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese! Include bread as a side! :)

To Make Alfredo Sauce:

Saute half/half, milk, and black pepper to a consistent boil. Remove cream mixture from heat and fold in parmesan cheese. Store completed sauce in refrigerator until use.

Hot Hoagies!

This recipe comes for Real Mom's Kitchen! I made it last week and we all enjoyed it! I don't eat much meat, but I actually ate this!

Hot Hoagies

1 loaf french bread, cut lengthwise
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 cup light mayo
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)
2 cups shredded cheese (I used colby/jack)
Olives, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place french bread on large baking sheet. Mix all topping ingredients together in a bowl. Spread topping evenly on top of both lengths of french bread. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and edges are lightly browned. Slice into pieces and serve immediately.

Pasta and Fruit Salad

Pasta and Fruit Salad

1/2 box bowtie pasta
1/2 box spiral pasta
4 cups boiled, diced, chicken breasts
1 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 cup whole red seedless grapes
1 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 to 2 cups cashews
1 (15 oz.) can tidbits pineapple
2 cups mandarin oranges
1 bottle kraft Coleslaw dressing
1/2 cup mayo

Mix all ingredients except oranges, cashews. Add the cashews and oranges just before serving.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

The first time I made this Spencer was positive that I had bought it! It took some time before he actually believed that I made it!!!

Sweet and Sour Chicken

3 eggs, beaten
4 chicken breats, chunks

Mix:
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup corn starch

Topping: (I double this)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp. accent
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
4 Tbsp. ketchup

Beat eggs; mix garlic, salt, flour, and corn starch. Dip chicken chunks in egg mix, then roll chicken in flour mixture. Put small amount of cooking oil in pan and fry chicken until brown. Placed in a greased glass pan. Mix up topping in order given. Pour over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Serve over rice.

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Olive oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 onion, cut in large pieces
1/2 green pepper, cut in large pieces
1 carton mushrooms, washed and quartered
Basil, Thyme, Oregano
1 can petite diced tomatoes
Newman's Own Marinara
1 cup chicken stock
8-10 chicken breats (salt/pepper/garlic powder)
Mozzarella cheese
Angel Hair Pasta

Saute garlic, onion and green pepper in olive oil. Add mushrooms and lightly cook. Add herbs (fresh is possible), tomatoes, marinara, and chicken stock. Set aside. (this can be made ahead and refrigerated or simmered in a crock pot until ready to cook chicken.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly brown in olive oil. (If marinara sauce was refrigerated, warm before combining with chicken.) Pour red sauce in large lasagna dish or cake pan. Place chicken breasts on top and pushing into sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Melt mozzarella on top during last 10 minutes (optional)
Cook angel hair pasta according to directions on package (don't overcook)
When cooking times is complete pour 4 cups or so of cold water into angel hair. This will keep the pasta until ready to serve with chicken, but it will stop the cooking and it won't be sticky.
Serve chicken over the angel hair pasta!

Chicken Noodle Soup!

I love this chicken noodle soup recipe! It is delicious and simple!

Chicken Noodle Soup

These are rough measurements! You many add more or less to your tastes and likes!

3-5 chicken breasts
1 cup chopped celery
1 tbsp. dry onion flakes
3 carrots, grated
1 tbsp dried parsley
2 tbsp. chicken bouillon (I usually add more)
salt and pepper to tast
4-5 cups egg noodles, uncooked
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 to 1 cup sour cream

Simmer chicken, celery, onion, carrots, parsley, bouillon, salt and pepper in water until meat is cooked. Add egg noodles and cream of chicken soup. Cook until noodles are tender. Add sour cream, heat through. Serve.