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Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
March 26, 2020 Lee
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna

Sounds like an excellent lasagna, on my to make and taste list. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package lasagna noodles, oven ready type, you will not use all of them
  • 1/2 cup butter, (1/2 block / 1 stick)
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened, (8 oz / 250 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded, (8 oz / 250 g)
  • 1 3/4 cups warm milk
  • 2 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced, Shortcut
  • 250 grams deli ham, chopped, (8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, Shortcut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C (400 F). Get out a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan on medium heat then stir in the cream cheese.
  • When the cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes, stir in the salt, onion powder, and pepper.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk and continue whisking until smooth.
  • Once the mixture is smooth, whisk in 1 1/2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese. Whisk until cheese has melted and sauce thickened, 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Three noodles should fit well, break noodles to and fit as needed to cover the bottom.
  • Spread half the chicken and half the ham over the noodles.
  • Pour 1 cup of sauce over the chicken and ham.
  • Repeat with another layer of noodles, remaining chicken and ham, and another 1 cup of sauce.
  • Add another layer of noodles, remaining sauce, remaining 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the crumbs are nicely browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcuts: Rotisserie Chicken, Italian Seasoning.
Variants: 1. Use boil first lasagna noodles in place of oven ready. 2. Use ham slices instead of chopped. 3. Use your favorite roasted chicken in place of rotisserie chicken.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Italian Chicken
March 4, 2020 Lee
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Italian Chicken

This is a stir fry and sounds tasty. On my to make and taste list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing, Shortcut
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 500 grams chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cubed, (1 lb)
  • 500 grams frozen stir fry vegetables, thawed, drained, (1 lb)

Instructions
 

  • In a large non stick pan, heat the dressing, soy sauce, and garlic powder, when hot, add the chicken and stir fry, and stir fry until the chicken is just cooked through.
  • Stir in the vegetables, stir fry until the vegetables are bright, crisp, and heated through.
  • Serve over cooked rice or egg noodles, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Italian Dressing.
Variant: 1. Use 3 cups of chopped fresh bell peppers and snow peas in place of frozen vegetables, and stir fry until tender yet crisp.
Recipe was cut from a magazine several years ago.
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Catalina Chicken
March 4, 2020 Lee
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Catalina Chicken

This is a stir fry and sounds tasty. On my to make and taste list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup catalina dressing, Shortcut
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 500 grams chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cubed, (1 lb)
  • 500 grams frozen stir fry vegetables, thawed, drained, (1 lb)

Instructions
 

  • In a large non stick pan, heat the dressing, soy sauce, and garlic powder, when hot, add the chicken and stir fry, and stir fry until the chicken is just cooked through.
  • Stir in the vegetables, stir fry until the vegetables are bright, crisp, and heated through.
  • Serve over cooked rice or egg noodles, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Catalina Dressing.
Variant: 1. Use 3 cups of chopped fresh bell peppers and snow peas in place of frozen, and stir fry until tender yet crisp.
Recipe was cut from a magazine several years ago.
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Skillet
March 4, 2020 Lee
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Skillet

This sounds like a great skillet dish, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 500 grams chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cubed, (1 lb)
  • 1 bag frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained, (10-12 oz / 283-340 g bag)
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, (8 oz / 250 g)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the mayo in a large non stick pan, add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until just cooked through.
  • Add the drained broccoli and toss with the chicken or stir fry until the broccoli is bright green.
  • Stir in the cheese, and stir until melted.
  • Serve over cooked rice or egg noodles, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Variant: 1. Use 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli in place of frozen.
Recipe was cut from a magazine several years ago.
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Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
March 3, 2020 Lee
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Chicken & Stuffing Casserole

Sounds like a good casserole, on my to make and taste list. There is several shortcuts to make for additional savings. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Stove Top stuffing, chicken flavor, Shortcut
  • 500-1000 grams chicken breasts, cut into small pieces, (1-2 lbs)
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, Shortcut
  • 1/3 cup sour cream, Shortcut
  • 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, (1 lb / 500 g)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • salt and pepper, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the stuffing as directed on the box.
  • Preheat your oven to 200 C (400 F), grease a 9x13 baking pan with butter or spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, add the chicken, soup, sour cream, vegetables, garlic, and salt and pepper as desired. Stir together.
  • Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread out to an even layer.
  • Spread the stuffing over the chicken in an even layer.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving. Make the shortcuts for savings.
Shortcuts: Stove Top Stuffing, Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, Sour Cream.
I received this recipe from my Mom, Joann Thayer.
United States.
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Quick Quesadillas
February 15, 2020 Lee
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Quick Quesadillas

Adapted from an internet recipe.
I say quick for these as I use a microwave and only a few ingredients. These are excellent for a quick meal. This is basically a make with what you have on hand or want to use. A full quesadilla uses 2 tortillas, a half quesadilla use 1 tortilla that is folded. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 serving

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 2 flour or corn tortillas, 8-10 inch size
  • cooked chicken, chopped
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • sour cream, for serving, as desired, Shortcut

Instructions
 

  • This will make 1 full quesadilla. Place both tortillas on a microwave safe plate, microwave for 15 seconds. Remove the top tortilla, sprinkle some Cheddar or Mozzarella on the tortilla on the plate.
  • Spread some chopped chicken on the Cheddar. I had some diced red bell pepper on hand so I added some of that as well.
  • Sprinkle some Cheddar, then some Mozzarella over the chicken.
  • Place the other tortilla on top and press down just a little to even everything out. Place back in the microwave for 1 to 1½ minutes.
  • Cut in half or quarters, top with sour cream, serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Sour Cream.
Variants: 1. Use cheeses of your choice. 2. Add refried beans. 3. Add chopped green chilies. 4. Use no meat or add cooked chopped meats of your choice.
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White Chicken Chili II
January 31, 2020 Lee
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White Chicken Chili II

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This is my Go-To white chicken chili! Easy to put together and common ingredients. Feel free to use cooked from dry beans instead of canned. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Notes section.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cans Great Northern Beans, drained, (15 oz / 425 g cans), Shortcut
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, Shortcut
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1â…” cups milk
  • 1 can green chilies, chopped, drained, (4 oz / 113 g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes, or 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • sour cream, optional, for serving
  • oyster crackers, optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • To a large pot, add the beans, chicken, soup, and chilies and give the mixture a stir.
  • Add the milk, cilantro, onion and garlic powders, cumin, and oregano, stir together and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Stir occasionally and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve, top with sour cream or oyster crackers as desired, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving. If using beans cooked from dry, which is a cost saver for you, use 6-7 cups of cooked beans.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, Great Northern Beans (Pressure Cooker).
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Bruschetta Chicken Bake
November 19, 2019 Lee
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Bruschetta Chicken Bake

This recipe comes from a box of Stove Top Stuffing, and I will say this does sound good, and easy. The stuffing can also be made from a shortcut, which would certainly be a cost saver in Thailand. On my to make and taste list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained, (14.5 oz / 411 g)
  • 1 box Stove Top stuffing, chicken flavor, (6 oz box), Shortcut
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 750 grams chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, (1 1/2 lbs)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C (400 F). Get out a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Cut the chicken into bite size pieces, place in the bottom of the baking pan. Sprinkle the chicken with the basil and cheese.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, the stuffing mix, water, and garlic. Stir until the stuffing is just moistened.
  • Spread the stuffing mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve and enjoy with sides of your choice.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Stove Top Stuffing.
Adapted from a recipe on a box of Stove Top Stuffing.
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Ham & Rice Casserole
September 17, 2019 Lee
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Ham & Rice Casserole

Sounds a like a great use for leftover ham or even store bought ham scraps. On my to make and taste list. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup, Shortcut
  • 2 2/3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, Shortcut
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups dry Jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 4 cups ham, leftovers, chopped
  • 1-2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F), get out a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the soup, water, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. When mixed, add the rice, broccoli, and ham.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil. The foil is going to steam this dish and cooks the rice.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, remove from the oven and remove the foil, it will look watery, that is ok. Taste test some rice, if still crunchy, cover with the foil and bake another 20-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender.
  • Stir the casserole, sprinkle with the shredded cheese, and return to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving if using leftover ham, and low to fair cost per serving if using purchased ham scraps.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, Italian Seasoning.
Variants: 1. Replace the ham with cooked chicken or turkey. 2. Instead of broccoli, use cauliflower and or sliced carrots. 3. Add sliced mushrooms.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Baked Ranch Chicken
September 7, 2019 Lee
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Baked Ranch Chicken

From a Ranch seasoning packet.
Easy baked chicken recipe with only 3 ingredients and you can use shortcuts to make two of them. Two methods are listed here as I have seen and done both. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Foil
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Method 1

  • 6-8 chicken pieces, think legs, thighs, breasts
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs, Shortcut
  • 2 packets dry ranch dressing mix, Shortcut

Method 2

  • 6-8 chicken pieces, think legs, thighs, breasts
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra light olive oil
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix, Shortcut

Instructions
 

Method 1

  • Preheat your oven to 190° C (375° F). Line a baking sheet with foil and turn up the edges, this makes clean up much easier. Place chicken pieces on the foil.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and dressing mix.
  • Roll chicken in the crumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, if checking with an instant read thermometer, 79° C (175° F) is the minimum needed.
  • Serve with sides of your choice and enjoy.

Method 2

  • Preheat your oven to 190° C (375° F). Line a baking sheet with foil and turn up the edges, this makes clean up much easier. Place chicken pieces on the foil.
  • To small mixing bowl, add the oil and dry mix. Stir together. Use 2 tablespoons oil first, if mixture is too thick, thick it down with another tablespoon of oil.
  • Brush mixture onto chicken pieces.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, if checking with an instant read thermometer, 79° C (175° F) is the minimum needed.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcuts: Bread Crumbs. Ranch Dressing Mix.
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