Chicken Enchiladas

Recipe


Prepare filling

In a bowl, combine the raw chicken, olive oil and spices. Mix until chicken breasts are covered.

Transfer chicken to pan, panfry until cooked through.

Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and shred.

In the frying pan on low heat, add a can of black beans (don’t drain) and a can of refried beans. mix beans together well until heated. Transfer to bowl once done heating.

Grease baking dish and preheat oven to 375.

Prepare burritos

Warm up 4-6 tortillas

Spread bean mixture onto a tortilla, add shredded chicken and shredded cheese of choice on top.

Roll into a burrito

Repeat until you have enough burritos to fill your pan.

Prepare for oven

Once burritos are placed into the pan in a row pour (store bought or homemade) enchilada sauce over to cover all burritos.

Top with shredded cheese of choice

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes then serve.

Enjoy!

Ingredient List

  • Chicken Breast: 1-2 lbs.
  • Taco Seasoning: One packet or about 2 Tbsp
  • Chili Powder: 3 tsp
  • Cayenne Powder: 3 tsp
  • Garlic Powder: Measure with heart
  • Onion Powder: Measure with heart
  • Olive Oil: 2-3 Tbsp, depending on how much chicken.
  • Black Beans: One can
  • Refried Beans: One can
  • Cheese of choice, shredded: Measure with heart
  • Flour Tortillas, Burrito Size: 4-6, depending on how big your oven dish is.

Chicken and Broccoli

Recipe


In a bowl add the chicken along with olive oil, garlic, seasonings and panko. Mix well to cover entire breasts.

Panfry chicken until cooked thoroughly, then turn down heat.

In a bowl mix flour and milk and add to pan along with broccoli and tomatoes.

Stir. the sauce should thicken and mix with seasonings.

Cook until broccoli is soft.

Serve with chopped green onion on top and enjoy this delicious high protein/low carb meal!

Ingredient List

  • Chicken Breast: 1.5-2 lbs.
  • Olive Oil: 1/8-1/4 cup, depending on how much chicken
  • Garlic, minced: Measure with heart
  • Panko: 1/8 cup
  • Cayenne Powder: 3 tsp
  • Paprika: 3 tsp
  • Thyme: 3 tsp
  • Oregano: 3 tsp
  • Sage: 3 tsp
  • Rosemary: 3 tsp
  • Marjoram: 3 tsp
  • Cumin: 3 tsp
  • Black Pepper: To taste
  • Milk: 2/3-1 cup
  • Flour: 2 Tbsp
  • Broccoli Florets: 1 head
  • Cherry Tomatoes, quartered : 10-15
  • Green Onion: 1-3

Sausage Alfredo

Recipe


Cook desired pasta according to directions.

In a large saucepan cook ground pork sausage with garlic on medium/high heat, then remove most fat.

Turn heat down to medium and add butter, garlic salt, basil, oregano, black pepper and chopped red pepper and fry for about 5 minutes.

Add flour and stir for a few minutes.

Add milk and spinach and turn heat down to medium/low. The sauce should thicken after a few minutes.

Add cheese to sauce and stir until melted.

Pour sauce over pasta and enjoy!

 

Ingredient List

  • Desired Pasta: About 1 box
  • Ground Pork Sausage: 1 lbs.
  • Garlic, minced: Measure with heart
  • Red Bell Pepper: 1
  • Garlic Salt: Pinch
  • Dried or Fresh Oregano: Pinch
  • Dried or Fresh Baslic: Pinch
  • Black Pepper: To taste
  • Flour: 2 Tbsp
  • Milk: 1 1/2-2 cups, depending on desired thickness
  • Spinach: Handful
  • Mozzarella, cubed or shredded: 1/4 cup
  • Asiago, cubed or shredded: 1/4 cup

Chicken A La King

Recipe


In a large saucepan, cook mushrooms, bell pepper with butter, salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in flour.

Return to heat, stir for 1 minute then add broth and cream, bringing to a boil, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.

Add chicken into the pan.

Serve with your favorite noodles or Puffed Pastry Shells.

 

Ingredient List

  • Sliced Mushrooms: 3/4 cup
  • Chopped Green Bell Pepper: 1
  • Butter: 1/2 cup
  • Flour: 1/2 cup
  • Salt: 1 tsp
  • Pepper: 1/4 tsp
  • Chicken Broth: 2 cups
  • Cream: 2 cups
  • Cooked, Chopped Chicken: 2 cups

Recipe History


This recipe is a favorite in my parent’s household, and now it’s a favorite in mine!

Baked Corn Dish

Recipe


Fry up bacon, crumble, and set to the side.

In a saucepan over medium heat melt 1 Tbsp of butter. Add onions and fry until browned and tender.  To the same saucepan add 4 Tbsp of butter. Once melted blend in flour, stir constantly for 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and gradually add milk. Stir in sugar. Return to medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly, boil 1 minute. Quickly stir in eggs. Stir in corn and crumbled bacon. Mix well.

Pour into 2 1/2 Quart baking dish. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Ingredient List

  • Butter: 5 Tbsp
  • Chopped Onion: 1/2 cup
  • Flour: 4 tsp
  • Whole Milk: 1 1/2 cup
  • White Sugar: 2 tsp
  • Eggs, slightly beaten: 2
  • Frozen Corn: 2 16 oz. bags
  • Fried, Crumbled Bacon: 12-16 oz.
  • Salt and Pepper: to taste

Veggie & Beef Rice Bowl

Recipe


In a medium sized pot, add rice, garlic salt, cumin and cayenne pepper. Cook rice to directions.

Add broccoli to a baking sheet with olive oil and 1 Tbsp soy sauce. Roast at 400 degrees fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, brown ground beef in a large frying pan, then drain fat. On medium heat, add minced garlic, ginger powder, pesto and lemon juice, stir for a minute. Add honey, barbeque sauce, greek yogurt, and 2 Tbsp of soy sauce, stir for 2 minutes. Add veggie stock, chopped bell pepper, diced tomato, spinach, chopped green onion and shredded carrot, stir. Cook on medium heat while stirring occasionally until veggie stock has cooked down

Prepare the bowls:

Add rice to one half of bowl, beef & veggie mixture to the other half. Top with roasted broccoli, sliced avocado. Siracha sauce and mayo optional. Enjoy!

Ingredient List

  • Ground Beef: 1 lbs.
  • Rice (White or Brown): 1 cup
  • Cayenne Pepper: Dash
  • Garlic Salt: Dash
  • Cumin: Dash
  • Broccoli Florets: 1 Head of Broccoli
  • Minced Garlic: 1-2 Tbsp
  • Pesto: 1 Tbsp
  • Lemon Juice: 1/2 lemon
  • Ginger Powder: 2 tsp
  • Plain Greek Yogurt: 1 Tbsp
  • Honey: 1 Tbsp
  • Barbeque sauce: 3 Tbsp
  • Soy Sauce: 3 Tbsp
  • Veggie Stock: 1/2 cup
  • Chopped Bell Pepper: 1
  • Diced Beefsteak Tomato: 1
  • Shredded Medium Sized Carrot: 2
  • Chopped Green Onion: 2
  • Spinach: Handful
  • Sliced Avocado: 1

Recipe History


This yummy recipe is packed full of nutrients and can be modified to your personal taste. You can try it out with different veggies or substitute with ground elk or venison!

Spaghetti Rings

Recipe


Cook the Spaghetti Rings

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the spaghetti rings and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Tomato Butter Sauce

In a medium saucepan, heat the tomato juice over medium heat.
Stir in the salt and garlic powder.
Allow the tomato juice to come to a gentle simmer.
Add Butter

Add the butter to the tomato juice and stir until it melts completely. This will create a smooth, creamy texture.
Combine with Pasta

Add the cooked spaghetti rings to the saucepan. Stir well to coat the rings evenly in the tomato butter sauce.
Simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve

Transfer the spaghetti rings with the tomato butter sauce to bowls.
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Great for children and picky eaters!

Ingredient List

  • Spaghetti Rings: 1 cup
  • Tomato Juice: 2 cups
  • Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons
  • Salt (optional): 1/2 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder (optional): 1/2 teaspoon
  • Grated Parmesean Cheese: Garnish

Recipe History


Served in my family for a quick and easy meal that is great for children, picky eaters, and those wanting a meal that’ll warm you up in the middle of winter.

Ham and Noodle Casserole

Recipe


Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
Place half of noodles in buttered 2 quart casserole dish.
Combine ham and cheese; sprinkle half of ham mixture over noodles.
In small bowl, combine soup and milk.
Spoon half of soup mixture over ham layer.
Then again: noodles, ham/cheese, soup.
Dot with butter.
Cover loosely with foil.
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Ingredient List

  • Egg noodles: 8 oz.
  • Chopped cooked ham: 1 1/2 cup
  • Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 cup
  • Cream of chicken soup: 1 10 1/2 oz. can
  • Milk: 1/2 cup
  • Butter: 1 Tbsp

Recipe History


This recipe comes from my family and is famous in our household.