The other day I defrosted some chicken breasts to cook for the kids and I one night over the weekend. Well, as our weekend unfolded, I realized that I wasn't really going to have time to cook a meal, unless I used the crockpot. Another problem seemed to unfold because I realized that I still hadn't gone to the grocery store since we've returned from our trip to New Orleans, so I had to come up with some way to cook the chicken breasts in the crockpot with things I already had on hand in my pantry. So, here's what I did. Seriously simple!
Easy, Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken
Ingredients:
1-2 lbs, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (I'm sure you can add any other dried or fresh herbs that you like)
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions: Place chicken in bottom of crockpot. Pour spaghetti sauce over chicken. Add garlic powder, oregano, and other seasonings. Stir a bit to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
***I let mine cook all day Saturday. After church on Sunday, I put the chicken and sauce in a large skillet and heated it up, breaking up the tender chicken into pieces. Meanwhile, I boiled some whole wheat rotini pasta, then combined the chicken and pasta covering it with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. It was delicious!
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sloppy Joes. Slop, slop, slop, Sloppy Joes!
YUM!
Sloppy Joes are a childhood favorite of Jonathan's, so if I am ever needing to throw dinner together in a hurry, I grab my ever-present can of Manwich out of the pantry, brown my ground meat, and TA-DAH! Dinner is served.
Sooooo, when The Pioneer Woman posted her homemade recipe for Sloppy Joes sometime within the past two weeks, I looked at the ingredient list, saw that I had everything in my refrigerator or pantry, and decided to give them a whirl.
They were phenomenal and probably one of the quickest meals to make. Enjoy!
Sloppy Joes
Serves 2-4
Ingredients:
1 lb. of ground beef or turkey
1 Tablespoon of butter (optional)
1/2 onion, chopped finely
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped finely
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (I was out and probably wouldn't have used them anyway because Nora was eating, too. But, if you like heat, add these in!)
Worcestirshire sauce, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Hamburger buns, buttered and toasted if desired
Directions:
1. Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown, then drain.
2. Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft.
3. Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
4. Spoon meat mixture over the buns.
Serving suggestions: Jonathan likes his bun with mayo (YUCK)! However, I skip the mayo and add a slice of cheese, melted just enough to make it gooey! Delicious! We had these with French fries and corn.
Oh, and check your face in the mirror before heading out of the door to Home Depot or Target, because chances are you'll have Sloppy Joes stains on the corners of your mouth from devouring such a delicious supper. Your welcome!
Sloppy Joes are a childhood favorite of Jonathan's, so if I am ever needing to throw dinner together in a hurry, I grab my ever-present can of Manwich out of the pantry, brown my ground meat, and TA-DAH! Dinner is served.
Sooooo, when The Pioneer Woman posted her homemade recipe for Sloppy Joes sometime within the past two weeks, I looked at the ingredient list, saw that I had everything in my refrigerator or pantry, and decided to give them a whirl.
They were phenomenal and probably one of the quickest meals to make. Enjoy!
Sloppy Joes
Serves 2-4
Ingredients:
1 lb. of ground beef or turkey
1 Tablespoon of butter (optional)
1/2 onion, chopped finely
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped finely
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (I was out and probably wouldn't have used them anyway because Nora was eating, too. But, if you like heat, add these in!)
Worcestirshire sauce, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Hamburger buns, buttered and toasted if desired
Directions:
1. Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown, then drain.
2. Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft.
3. Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
4. Spoon meat mixture over the buns.
Serving suggestions: Jonathan likes his bun with mayo (YUCK)! However, I skip the mayo and add a slice of cheese, melted just enough to make it gooey! Delicious! We had these with French fries and corn.
Oh, and check your face in the mirror before heading out of the door to Home Depot or Target, because chances are you'll have Sloppy Joes stains on the corners of your mouth from devouring such a delicious supper. Your welcome!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Easy Mexican Skillet Meal
Raise your hand if you thought I'd disappeared forever?
(Both hands raised)
Raise your hand if you like really simple meals?
(Both hands waved again!)
Raise your hand if you like Mexican food?
(Both hands raised and waving vigorously)
So, I tried this yummy recipe last night, and let me tell you: new.favorite.food.
A. It was delicious.
B. It was cooked, start to finish, in 25 minutes!
C. It's Mexican.
Jonathan loved it, and thought that the meat mixture was so yummy that I need to leave the noodles out and serve it with tortillas. I might just do that!
Easy Mexican Skillet
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 onion, finely chopped (optional)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened (I used lowfat)
1/2 cup sour cream (I used lowfat)
1 cup salsa
1 package of egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
1. Brown ground beef with seasonings and onion in a large skillet. Drain. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream and salsa until cream cheese is completely melted.
2. Add cooked egg noodles to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!
(Both hands raised)
Raise your hand if you like really simple meals?
(Both hands waved again!)
Raise your hand if you like Mexican food?
(Both hands raised and waving vigorously)
So, I tried this yummy recipe last night, and let me tell you: new.favorite.food.
A. It was delicious.
B. It was cooked, start to finish, in 25 minutes!
C. It's Mexican.
Jonathan loved it, and thought that the meat mixture was so yummy that I need to leave the noodles out and serve it with tortillas. I might just do that!
Easy Mexican Skillet
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 onion, finely chopped (optional)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened (I used lowfat)
1/2 cup sour cream (I used lowfat)
1 cup salsa
1 package of egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
1. Brown ground beef with seasonings and onion in a large skillet. Drain. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream and salsa until cream cheese is completely melted.
2. Add cooked egg noodles to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!
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