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Chicken and Rice Soup with Lemon
Today is my second day home with sick kiddos. They’ve been sick with the flu, but I’m happy to report they are starting to feel better! I made this soup for lunch today in hopes it would aid in the “feel better” efforts and both boys enjoyed it. My husband (the real chef) first introduced me to chicken soup with lemon, which at first I thought was a weird combination. Lemon in soup?? That is, until I tried it. I was wrong, he was right (I don’t say this often), and the soup was darn good. So when I asked him this morning for some details on how he made…
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White Chicken Chili
White chicken chili… yum, yum, yum! I’ve been making this chili for a couple of years and it continues to be a crowd pleaser. It’s a pretty simple recipe with no cream soups – just chicken stock and cream cheese to make it creamy. I made this yesterday because the cold and wet day had me craving something warm – it did the trick! And as I sit here eating the leftovers for lunch, I’m again warm and cozy and enjoying this yummy chili. White Chicken Chili 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 3 cups shredded chicken (2-3 chicken breasts, boiled or about…
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(Real) Lemon Pepper Chicken
Lemon pepper. Nothing too crazy. I’ve cooked with it many times, but never have I prepared chicken (or anything else for that matter) with real lemon pepper. So last night I decided to use the zest and juice of a lemon mixed with freshly ground pepper to do the trick. It turned out great and was much more flavorful than the seasoning mix I used to use. The co-stars of my lemon pepper chicken were lemon and garlic roasted brussel sprouts and parmesan mashed potatoes. So, so yummy. One of my co-workers was making fun of me at lunch today saying how every time I post a recipe I go…
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Garlic Dill Chicken
If you’ve never marinaded chicken with Greek yogurt – you should try it. The yogurt adds a richness and tartness to the chicken that really takes the flavor to the next level. I got the idea from a chicken tikka masala recipe, and it seemed like the yogurt would also pair well with Mediterranean flavors – it did. The garlic, dill and oregano makes this chicken very unique and quite tasty. This got a thumbs up from the hubs and the boys ate it pretty well too. Enjoy! Garlic Dill Chicken 3 chicken breasts 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp minced garlic Zest of 1…
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Mexican Lasagna
I was in the mood for Mexican today, and since I hadn’t made one in a while, I decided on Mexican lasagna. This is not your typical Mexican lasagna – it’s full of black beans, corn and fresh salsa. This freshness works well with the taco sauce coated chicken and cheese so you’re left with a very balanced dish. I slow cooked my chicken and shred it, but if you used a rotisserie chicken (Mojo flavor, maybe?) or made the chicken ahead of time, the rest of this dish is pretty simple and could certainly be week-night worthy. I paired it with my Spanish Rice and it was the perfect…
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My Go-to Marinade
After years of experimenting, trying store-bought sauces and making dozens of recipes, I’ve finally found my go-to marinade! It’s pretty simple – Dijon, maple syrup and garlic – and it goes great on pork tenderloin, chicken and salmon. I have long been a fan of Dijon in or on almost anything, but the maple syrup idea came from the Pinterest-famous Man Pleasing Chicken. Add some garlic and some salt and pepper, and voila! you’ve got some really good tasting meat! Dijon Maple Marinade 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 cloves garlic (or the equivalent in minced garlic) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pepper Yes, I…
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Mac and Cheese
Disclaimer: If you are on a diet or counting calories, I would stop reading now. It is indulgent. It’s in my top 5 favorite meals I’ve ever made. It’s that good. So I’ve been thinking all week about making some sort of Chicken Cordon Bleu dish – I had bought some ham and Swiss cheese this weekend, but just wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it. And then this morning it hit me like a ton of bricks – make a chicken cordon bleu inspired mac and cheese! Yes please! I ended up staying home with a sick kid today, so the afternoon nap gave me the…
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Apple Basil Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is one of my favorite things. Truthfully, I love just about anything with mayonnaise, but there’s something about this chicken salad with a fresh crunch and sweetness that makes it really good. I’ve been making the same chicken salad for about 2 years, and I thought I had perfected it. Then when we found out a few months ago that my oldest has tree nut allergies – one of the star ingredients, roasted almonds, had to go. So as I tried to think of what I could add in place of delicious almonds, I looked to my fridge and saw basil. I thought about this for a couple…
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Chicken, Corn and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas
These quesadillas were a last minute back-up plan that turned into a major success! My original plan for dinner was to make grilled chicken to go with the Guacamole Rice I’ve been craving, but the rain made me re-think using the grill. And by the way, whoever came up with the concept of Guacamole Rice is a genius! So I opted for quesadillas, using boiled chicken and veggies that were going to go bad in the fridge (my husband was so proud!!) The sweetness of the corn and the caramelized onion really made this dish! Chicken, Corn and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas 3 sweet onions, julienned 1 tbsp olive oil 3…
