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Spicy Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole
By á-167595
This isn't your mom's casserole
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
- 4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 cups long grain white or wild rice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper, medium, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 bacon slices
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Beef Stroganoff in an Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Traditional beef stroganoff is quick and easy to make in your Instant Pot! Serve over rice, egg noodles or pasta wi...
- 2 pounds beef round steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg noodles, cooked
Chicken Fajita and Rice Soup
By PineyCook
Prepare rice according to directions listed on package
- 1 cup dry long-grain white rice
- 2 bell peppers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
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- 2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 small)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded evenly with flat side of meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Mexican cheese blend and sour cream for serving (optional)
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
By á-46353
1 Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces
Juicy Pub-Style Burgers
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I've never made my own ground beef, for burgers, because
- 2 pounds sirloin steak tips*, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted and buttered (I prefer brioche burger buns)
- NOTE: *sirloin steak tips is also known as "flap meat". It doesn't sound pretty, but don't let that discourage you. It's delicious. I buy mine at Costco.
Simple Whole Roast Chicken
By á-159368
This roasted chicken may be simple to make, but there is nothing simple about the sophisticated blend of spices tha...
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. white sugar
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 (4-pound) whole chicken
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
Crustless Vegetable Quiche
By á-177799
Nutmeg gives this crustless veggie quiche a nice spiced flavor, and mushrooms, onions, kale, and red pepper make it...
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (6 to 7 medium mushrooms)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 2 cups kale, center rib removed & shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fat-free half & half
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Crispy Corn Tortillas with Chicken and Cheddar
By lorik
For these flautas, tortillas are rolled around a savory filling and pan-fried until crisp
- 2 jalapeños
- 2 cups finely shredded roast chicken
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 radishes, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Pioneer Woman Chicken Soup
By á-174190
Cook pasta according to directions, drain, rinse with cold water and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 whole fryer chicken, cut up
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded & finely diced
- 28oz can chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 box ditalini or other small pasta
- pasta
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano
- Salt / pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Avocado Bacon Omelets
By á-29965
Omelets filled with healthy avocado and, well, not so healthy bacon
- 4 bacon slices
- 1 avocado
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1 dash hot sauce
- 4 eggs
Old-Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings
By Tabatha
BOIL CHICKEN ,veggies, IN WATER TIL DONE, REMOVE CHICKEN FROM POT AND REMOVE BONES
- 1 whole chicken cut up
- splash of oil
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can peas
- 3 carrots chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 TBS PARSLEY
- 1 tsp tsp pepper
- 2 cans chicken broth (14oz)each
- DUMPLINGS
- 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning OR CHICKEN BOULLION POWDER
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 EGG
Paula Deen's Macaroni Salad
By rrxing
Macaroni salad is the perfect side for your barbecue this summer
- HOUSE SEASONING RECIPE:
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped pimento
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon House Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- HOUSE SEASONING:
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 1/4 cup black pepper
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