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Chili Con Carne (Chili Beans)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
If you love a hearty chili, with plenty of ground beef and pinto beans-- chunks of tomato and a perfect balance of ...
- For the Mexican Seasoning:
- 1 pound bag pinto beans
- 2 pounds of ground beef (80% lean recommended)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning (recipe below)
- 1 large (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes (low salt, preferred)
- 1 large (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste (TIP: Freeze the remaining tomato paste for future use)
- 1 large can (7 oz.) diced mild green chilis (not jalapeno)
- 1 cup salsa (heat level of your choice) or make my homemade version
- 1/4 cup corn meal (optional to thicken chili) mixed with water
- salt
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp. oregano
- For homemade salsa:
- (optional, this makes about 32 oz)
- 1 can (28 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes With Juice
- 2 cans (10 Ounce) Rotel (diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies)**
- 1 can canned mild green chili works fine, if you can't find Rotel tomatoes)
- 1/4 cups Chopped Onion (I used red)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 whole Jalapeno, Quartered And Sliced Thin (use 1/2 for a milder version)
- 1/4 teaspoons Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1/2 cups Cilantro (more To Taste!)
- 1/2 whole Lime Juice
Mediterranean Bean Salad and Greek Chicken Gyros
By mrboyton
- Greek Seasoning:
- bean salad
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 1/3 cups barley, cooked
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 1/3 cups garbanzo beans, cooked
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 1/3 cups white beans, cooked
- 3 3 3 bell peppers of various colors (orange, yellow, red), chopped
- 1 1 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley
- 4 4 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 lemon, juiced
- to and pepper to taste
- to to pesto to the beans, barley and peppers along with the white vinegar and the lemon juice. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- 6-8 6-8 servings.
- Food for My Family
- Greek Chicken Gyros Print me!
- 2 2 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 2 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 2 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- to together and store in the freezer until ready to use.
- Chicken Gyros:
- 2-3 2-3 2-3 chicken breasts
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup Greek seasoning (above)
- 1 1 1 cup tzatziki
- fresh oregano
- fresh parsley
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
- 3 3 3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 6-8 6-8 6-8 pitas
- 6-8 6-8 gyro sandwiches.
Cherry-Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce Roasted Chicken Thighs
By á-25087
*Cherry-Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce: * In a large sauce pan sauté jalapenos and cherries in olive oil for about five ...
- Cherry-Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce:
- 2 jalapenos seeded and diced fine
- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/3 cup cherry preserves
- 2 tbs worcestershire
- 1 tbs dark molasses
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- Roasted Chicken Thighs:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
Rotisserie Chicken and Bow-tie Pasta
By carvalhohm2
1 In 10-inch skillet, heat water, cooking sauce and pasta to boiling, stirring occasionally
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 pouch (9 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 cups deli rotisserie chicken, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup frozen sweet peas
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Sliced fresh basil, if desired
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
Chicken-Penne Florentine Bake
By Nicole S
HEAT oven to 375ºF. COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt
- 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 T flour
- 2 T Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 oz. PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 T Grated Parmesan Cheese
Easy Crock Pot Chicken Stew
By á-43984
Makes a great weekday dinner for busy families
- 1 frozen bag of mixed vegetables (Bird's Eye or Green Giant work great)
- 1 frozen bag of sliced mushrooms
- 2-3 frozen chicken breasts
- 1 tub Philadelphia Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme
Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwiches
By á-25089
Tarragon adds flavor depth to this classic chicken salad recipe served on rye bread
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, chopped, skinless, boneless
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, minced
- 8 (1 1/2-ounce) slices rye sandwich bread
- 4 red leaf lettuce leaves
- 1 cup micro-greens or arugula
Mary's Chicken Noodle Soup
By corvettemary
Homemade and YUMMY!!
- 4-5 chicken thighs, with bones & skin
- 4 quarts of water
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Chicken soup base (to taste)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 5-6 celery ribs, sliced diagonally
- 2/3 C. sliced carrots (I use the mini carrots)
- 1 pound of noodles
- 1 C. frozen green peas
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 C. Parsley
Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders
By msippigrl
Panko coated chicken tenders are baked then dipped in a sweet and spicy sauce for a crispy, flavorful meal
- CHICKEN:
- 7 to 8 skinless chicken tenders
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups plain Panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- CHIPOTLE SAUCE:
- Scant 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 canned chipotle pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce (the sauce that canned chipotle peppers are packed in)
- 1/4 cup ketchup (I use Hunt's)
- 2 teaspoons barbecue sauce (I used Original K.C. Masterpiece)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
Thai Chicken Tenders
By á-31592
"This Thai-inspired dish can be made in less than 15 minutes
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken sliced into strips
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup Peter Pan® Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
30-Minute Shortcut Chicken and Dumpling
By rrxing
In heavy bottomed Dutch oven or large wide pot, over medium heat, add chicken broth, water, butter and all seasonin...
- DUMPLINGS:
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cup milk
- 2 cup flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 cup milk
Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Soup
By Nicole S
Note It seems like newer crock pots cook much faster than the older ones, so please keep that in mind
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 cups long grain rice (NOT quick cooking rice)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 10 oz corn
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