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Southwest Chicken Wrap

This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All comments and opinions are my own.

This Southwest Chicken Wrap is a tasty lunch made with Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast, lettuce, tomato, beans, corn, cheese and a Skinny Chipotle Mayo wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.

After those high calorie holiday meals and extra sugary treats, I force myself make smarter food choices to start off the new year, as many people do. Lunchtime is my “make it or break it” part to my day. It is so easy to grab a soda and fast food mid-day, so it takes extra effort to plan out my lunches and stick to it. Having something tasty, wholesome, convenient, filling and better for me is the goal and this Southwest Chicken Wrap hits all the notes. Plus, I am hitting the gym more frequently so a high protein diet is a must!

Tyson Grilled & Ready Fully Cooked Chicken

A delicious Southwest Chicken Wrap starts with quality chicken. Tyson Grilled & Ready chicken products can help simplify meal time by saving time and supplying protein. I find it in the freezer section at my local Walmart! Tyson Grilled & Ready Fully Cooked Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast has 19g of protein per serving of its 100% all-natural, made with white meat chicken. No antibiotics are ever used!

Also try the Tyson Grilled & Ready Fully Cooked Grilled Fajita Chicken Strips for some extra flavor and 17g of protein per serving!

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Southwest Chicken Wrap

This Southwest Chicken Wrap is a breeze to make thanks to Tyson Grilled and Ready products. You can quickly heat the chicken up in the microwave or cook on the stove-top for 3-5 minutes. I like to add just a drizzle of olive oil to a hot pan, add the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss the chicken until re-heated. SO easy, SO fast and SO convenient for various meals- not just these yummy Southwest Chicken Wraps. The meal possibilities are endless!

Skinny Chipotle Mayo

A good sandwich or wrap has a great sauce. A lot of sauces add a lot of fat/calories that I am trying to stay away from so this Skinny Chipotle Mayo is added to cut back a bit but still supply a lot of flavor.

What you need:

  • Light mayonnaise
  • Greek yogurt
  • Lime juice
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce- can be easily found at your local grocery store
  • Fresh cilantro

Place ingredients into a food processor and blend until creamy. Store in a sealable container in the fridge for one week. Use on sandwiches, wraps, salads, as a dip and more!

I am getting hungry with all this Southwest Chicken Wrap and Skinny Chipotle Mayo talk. Time to get cooking because lunchtime is here.

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Southwest Chicken Wrap

Southwest Chicken Wrap is a tasty lunch made with Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast, lettuce, tomato, beans, corn, cheese and a skinny Chipotle mayo wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
Course lunch
Keyword chicken, chipotle, lunch, mayo, wrap
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Amber

Ingredients

Southwest Chicken Wrap

  • 1/2 cup Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Grilled Fajita Chicken Strips can be substituted for extra flavor
  • 1 leaf of lettuce
  • 1 tortilla/wrap recommend whole wheat
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup black beans drained
  • 1/4 cup corn
  • 3 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon skinny Chipotle mayo

Skinny Chipotle Mayo

  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Make a batch of Skinny Chipotle Mayo by adding 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 Chipotle chiles from a can and 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro into a food processor or blend. Blend for 1 minute and store in a sealed container in the fridge. 
  • On the stove on a medium-high heat, add 1/2 cup Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breasts to a hot pan with some olive oil. Add salt and pepper and toss often for 3-5 minutes to reheat chicken. 
    Alternately, you can heat 1/2 cup Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breasts in the microwave for 1 minute. 
  • Wash the lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Drain the beans and corn if canned. Quarter the cherry tomatoes. 
  • Place heated Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breasts, 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup corn, 1/4 cup black beans, tomatoes, 1/4 cup cheese and a tablespoon of the Skinny Chipotle Mayo lined in the center of a tortilla. Roll up the ingredients and serve. 

How do you plan on building smarter eating habits this year? Let me know in the comments below and tell me how Tyson Grilled & Ready products are going to help you out!

Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup

This post is sponsored by Great Day Farms and Soapbox Influence. All opinions are mine alone.  #EggceptionallyGreat

Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup is made with fresh carrots, bok choy, onion, garlic, ginger, broth, sriracha, ramen noodles, chicken and topped with a Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Egg for a family dinner packed full of goodness.

I am always looking for ways to feed my family more wholesome meals. More vegetables. More protein. More flavor. Not only do they need to be wholesome and filling but also simple and fairly quick. Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup hits all those things I am looking for in a quality meal.

Ramen Noodles

What are Ramen noodles? They are a Japanese dish made from wheat noodles in a broth. For a healthier Ramen, ditch those instant packets with seasonings and create your own delicious dish. Find these noodles at an Asian market or the ethnic food aisle at your grocer.

Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs

Obviously, you can’t have Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup without the noodle but another must-have for me is hard-boiled egg on top. Hard-boiled eggs are rich of high-quality proteins and healthy fats, plus supply your body with many essential vitamins and minerals. I recommend eating hard-boiled eggs as part of a healthy diet to keep you and your family on track this year. Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs are helping to make that goal easy with convenient, ready to eat packs.

Find tasty Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs in the deli section at your local Walmart in 2 and 6-packs. If you need a mid-morning snack at work, a post workout refuel or want to make meal prepping easier- Great Day Farms has you covered in the egg department.

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Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup

Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup has a great garlic-ginger broth base with carrots, onions and bok choy to add flavor and nutrients. A bit of sriracha adds some heat to the dish which you can make as spicy or mild as you would like. Ramen noodles, thinly sliced chicken and hard-boiled eggs make this soup hearty and comforting.

These Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup bowls are a great family meal to for its simplicity and possible variations. You can swap basically anything in this soup to cater to your own family. Here are a few ideas below but possibilities are endless.

Variations

  • Swap carrots for mushrooms.
  • Any meat can be used! Try steak or pork.
  • Add celery.
  • Chicken or vegetable stock tastes great.
  • Add miso paste for a different flavor.
  • Add peas.
  • Swap bok choy for kale.
  • Add fresh jalapeno slices for extra heat.

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Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup

Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup is made with fresh carrots, bok choy, onion, garlic, ginger, broth, sriracha, ramen noodles, chicken and topped with a Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Egg for a family dinner packed full of goodness.
Servings 4 people
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil plus more for cooking chicken
  • 3 garlic clvoes minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger peeled and chopped
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cups bok choy chopped
  • 32 ounces low-sodium beef broth may substitute chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 9.5 ounces ramen noodles (3 bundles)
  • 4 Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs cut in halves
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • optional red pepper flakes, cracked peppercorn, cilantro, sliced lime

Instructions

  • Start by cooking a chicken breast. Filet the breast and cook on a hot pan on the stove top with some olive oil for 7 minutes each side. Season with salt and pepper. Let rest and slice very thin. You may use leftover chicken breast. 
  • As the chicken cooks, prep all the vegetables and soup ingredients. 
  • Place a stockpot on the stove top on a medium high heat. Once the pot is hot, add a Tablespoon of olive oil with the chopped carrots and onion. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir often. 
  • Add minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant. 
  • Add the chopped bok choy and cook for 2 minutes stirring often. 
  • Add 32 ounces broth ad 4 cups water. Bring to boil as you add in 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 Tablespoon sriracha. For extra kick, add an extra 1/2 Tablespoon sriracha. 
  • Once the broth is at a rolling boil, add in the ramen noodles for 4 minutes or as instructed on the package instructions. 
  • Serve. Build the Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup bowls by adding in some ramen noodles and broth. I like minimal broth- my kids love lots of broth. Make sure to get carrots and bok choy in each bowl. Top each bowl with some sliced chicken and a Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Egg.  Add some green onions and anything else you would like. I did a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a lime slice added over top. 

How does your family enjoy eating Great Day Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs? In the morning as part of breakfast? As an easy snack on the go? On a salad? Let me know in the comments below. So many “eggceptional” possibilities!

Chicken Enchilada Dip

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Chicken Enchilada Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip is a fun way to enjoy all the deliciousness of enchiladas in appetizer form made with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, taco seasoning and loads of cheese.

Chicken Enchilada Dip is one of those “anytime, anywhere” sort of dips. It’s good on game day or while entertaining friends or because it’s Saturday and your hungry for enchiladas. It is just so gooood and a big hit while entertaining – make it for your friends only if you want to be stuck making this every time you see them there after.

I enjoy eating this with pretzel crisps but any sort of tortilla or cracker will be great. The Snack Factory Pretzel Crisp Buffalo Wing flavor is amazing for an extra kick of flavor with this!


Chicken Enchilada Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip is really easy to toss together. You do need to cook a chicken breast beforehand which can be something leftover, poached quickly or as I like to do which is cooked in a crockpot until fully cooked and shreds easily. I also like to get the cream cheese really creamy by beating it with a hand mixer, followed by adding the taco seasoning, cheese and enchilada sauce. This helps get a consistent flavor throughout the entire dish to ensure every single bite is tasty as can be!

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Chicken Enchilada Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip is a fun way to enjoy all the deliciousness of enchiladas in appetizer form made with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, taco seasoning and loads of cheese. 
Cook Time 25 minutes
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 15 ounces black beans drained
  • 15 ounces corn drained
  • 1 cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • cilantro garnish
  • tortilla chips or pretzels crisps

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken. You can poach the chicken, use some leftover rotisserie or what I did which is place in the crockpot for a few hours. Shred the chicken breast. 
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese and taco seasoning. Use a hand mixer to beat until creamy. Add the enchilada sauce and HALF the shredded cheese. Beat again. Stir in the drained corn and beans. Transfer to a casserole dish. 
  • Flatten the top and sprinkle on the other half of shredded cheese. 
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. The top should start to brown and bubble. 
  • Sprinkle fresh cilantro over top and serve with tortilla chips or pretzel crisps. 

Hosting a Football Game with Crock-Pot Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyDollarGeneralWin

Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are made with chicken slow cooked with onion, BBQ sauce and Dr Pepper® topped with a vinegar and oil coleslaw in a hamburger bun for a simple game day meal.

Ten-hut! Fall is officially here which means college football season is in full swing! Time to huddle up with your friends to plan the who, what, when and where for tailgating and football viewing parties for the season. These Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are guaranteed to make you the MVP among your friends and family for Saturday football, along with just a few hosting tips!

How to score a big WIN in hosting

  • Keep it simple and casual. Saturdays are for relaxing even if a big game is on. When hosting, let people kick their feet up and take it easy.
  • May your food be warm and drinks stay cold! Stock the fridge with Dr Pepper and serve something warm for the main dish.
  • Snacks galore! Chips, dips, pretzels, peanuts, and a cheese platter set out next to television are a must.
  • Clean and restock the bathroom. Toilet paper, hand soap, clean hand towels and some air freshener are on the Dollar General shopping list.
  • Make sure there is seating for everyone. Move the couch, bring in some extra chairs or whatever you need to do to make sure everyone has a comfortable seat.
  • More snacks. Make sure there is no way the snacks will run dry before the 4th quarter. Overestimate the amount of food and drink you will need and keep the snacks flowing.


The main stop for game day snacks, drinks, cleaning supplies and a few fun decor items is Dollar General for a quick, convenient shopping experience with great prices. I already had chicken in the freezer that just needed to be thawed out so this entire game day meal was a breeze.

Dollar General List

  • Plates
  • Napkins
  • Cups
  • Dr Pepper
  • Variety of snacks
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Toilet paper
  • Air freshener
  • Hand soap
  • Serving bowls and platters
  • Utensils
  • Football decorations
  • Ingredients: vinegar, vegetable oil, onion, carrots, cabbage/coleslaw mix, sugar, salt, celery seed and BBQ sauce.

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Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

The mix of sweet Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken with the tang of a vinegar coleslaw are the perfect combination for a game day sandwich. These sandwiches are mouthwatering and just SO DARN DELICIOUS. The secret ingredient to these winning sandwiches are the Dr Pepper. Adding Dr Pepper with its rich, indulgent, one of a kind flavor makes meat so tender and adds that really nice sweetness that you and your friends are going to love. Dr Pepper is the official drink of college football fans and a great way to create yummy recipes with its 23 flavors packed inside every can.
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Crock-Pot Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are made with chicken, slow cooked with onion, BBQ sauce and Dr Pepper® topped with a vinegar and oil coleslaw in a hamburger bun for a simple game day meal. 

  • Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken
  • 3-4 pounds chicken breast
  • 26 ounces your favorite BBQ sauce (2 bottles)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 12 ounce can Dr Pepper®
  • Coleslaw
  • 2-3 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1 head cabbage, shredded (may substitute 2 bags coleslaw mix)
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoon celery seed
  • 8 hamburger buns
  1. Place chicken into the slow cooker.
  2. Dice a yellow onion and place on chicken.
  3. Pour in a bottle of BBQ sauce, followed by a can of Dr Pepper. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  4. As the chicken cooks, prep the coleslaw. Start by washing the vegetables well and peel the carrots.
  5. Quarter the cabbage head and put into a food processor. Pulse until the cabbage is shredded and place into a mixing bowl.
  6. Grate the carrots and slice the green onions. Add to cabbage. Dollar General has packaged coleslaw if you want to save time! Two bags will equal a head of cabbage.
  7. In a small bowl, add sugar, salt, celery seed, vinegar and oil. Mix well and add to the bowl of cabbage. Stir, cover and place in fridge until the chicken is fully cooked.
  8. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred in a mixing bowl. The chicken should shred easily with just a fork.
  9. Add 1 cup of BBQ sauce and 1 cup of the liquid and onion from the crock-pot. Mix in with the shredded chicken.
  10. Place a heap of chicken on a hamburger bun, followed by some coleslaw.
  11. Serve with a side of coleslaw and a cold Dr Pepper.

 

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Game Day

Hosting game day is pretty relaxed. No need to be a perfectionist and scrub every inch of the house. Do a quick clean of the house making sure the bathrooms are stocked, set up the television viewing area with plenty of seating and prep some food. Begin your Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches 6 hours before kick off, make sure the drinks are cold and have plenty of snacks available! Do you have any hosting tips for game day? Share them in the comments below.

Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos

Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos

This post is sponsored by Ricos Products. All opinions are mine alone. #RicosCheesePlease

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and you are going to want this Burrito Bar set up for the festivities! We are cooking some Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos made with a delicious marinated chicken, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce topped with all the fixings like fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.

Sure, we are focused on Cinco de May today but these Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos are awesome for anytime- from Sunday dinner to hosting a Birthday party or just in spirit of Taco Tuesday.  There are three components that bring these burritos over-the-top!

  1. Fresh ingredients! The homemade guacamole and fresh pico de gallo, the marinated chicken and cilantro lime rice. Fresh really is best!
  2. The flavor in this marinated chicken is outstanding! You will want to keep this marinade recipe around for other dishes.
  3. The Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce poured over the burritos amplify the yum factor. Plus, who doesn’t love a bit of cheese sauce on their burrito?

My local Walmart is the go-to for stocking up on my favorite Ricos Cheese Sauces to save time and money. Try the Ricos Condensed Cheddar Cheese Sauce with 50% more product when mixed correctly! From nachos or bean dips to family dinners like the Cheesy Taco Pasta or Mexican Hot Dogs, Ricos has a cheese sauce for everything! All Ricos Cheese Sauces are trans fat free with no hydrogenated oils and super easy with heat and serve instructions perfect for hosting parties, barbeques and of course holidays, like Cinco de Mayo!

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Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar

Setting up your burrito bar decor is simple. Look for just a few items to add a punch of color like with the banner and table runner shown here. Here is what you need to create a fun, Cinco de Mayo inspired atmosphere without much effort:

  • Plates.
  • Silverware.
  • Napkins.
  • Servings bowls/plates.
  • Serving utensils.
  • Gravy boat works perfectly for our Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce.
  • Colorful table liner. Perhaps you have a traditional Mexican blanket around your house that you can utilize as a tablecloth!
  • Colorful banner.
  • Add a few cactus plants and fresh ingredients around the table for décor.
  • A 3 tier serving tray is great for those setting up in a cramped space.

A decent amount of prep was done for these Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos. I did about an hour of prep on my own so grab a buddy to help you chop. Typically, I don’t spend that much time on prep, however, it is WELL worth the effort. Everyone will love the freshness on the table and taste it in those burritos.

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Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos

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Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and you are going to want this Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar set up for the festivities! We are cooking some Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos made with a delicious marinated chicken, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce topped with all the fixings like fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.

  • 2 15 ounce cans Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Guacamole
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • Pico de Gallo
  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans
  • 8-10 burrito sized tortillas
  • Chicken Marinade
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds chicken breast, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  1. Wash all the fresh produce and begin chopping. Finely minced the garlic cloves, roughly chop cilantro, chop the lettuce and other fresh produce.
  2. Place all the marinade ingredients into a large food storage bag.
  3. Trim your chicken breasts and add to the marinade. Seal the bag. Let marinate for 30 minutes - 2 hours.
  4. Make your Guacamole and Pico de Gallo.
  5. Begin the Cilantro Lime Rice.
  6. Cook the chicken. On the stove top, add a drizzle of olive to a pan on medium heat and add the chicken breasts cooking 7-9 minutes on each side. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees. Dispose of excess marinade.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes and chop.
  8. Heat the Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce for 7 minutes on the stove top stirring often. Place in a gravy boat for easy pouring.
  9. Heat the black beans on the stove top letting simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Warm your tortillas.
  11. Set up your Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar with chopped chicken, tortillas, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce, cilantro lime rice and black beans all in separate bowls with serving utensils.
  12. Assemble your Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos however you please! I placed some cilantro lime rice on the tortilla, a spoonful of black beans followed by some chicken. Rolled up my burrito and poured Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce over the top. Place some lettuce topped with guacamole and sour cream on the side. Place a spoonful of pico de gallo on burrito and eat!

How do you plan on celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year? Let me know in the comments below!

32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes

32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes

Stir-fry is a great weeknight go-to for family dinner with endless possibilities! Shrimp, salmon, steak, chicken, tofu, vegetable, pork…. whatever you are in the mood for, there is an amazing stir-fry recipe to hit the spot. I am bringing you 32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes from around the web today starting with chicken stir-fry ideas!

Shrimp Stir-fry

Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry from Dinner at the Zoo. “This chicken teriyaki tastes like it came from a restaurant but is so easy to make at home. It’s healthy, quick and kid friendly!”

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry

Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce from Carmy.

Chicken with Easy Stir-fry Sauce from You Brew My Tea.

General Tso’s Chicken and Broccoli from Dude That Cookz.

Spicy Chicken Stir-fry Recipes with Onions and Peppers from Melanie Cooks. 

Asian Chicken Thighs with Vegetables from My Life Cookbook.

Beef

Best and Easiest Mongolian Beef from Savory Tooth.  “Mongolian beef is a fast and easy 15-minute stir-fry recipe with tender beef slices and a bold sticky sauce with a hint of spiciness.”

Mongolian Beef

Lomo Saltado Peruvian Stir-fry from My Gluten-Free Miami.

Marinated Beef Stir-fry with Rainbow Vegetables from Slow the Cook Down.

Zucchini Stir-fry with Beef and Pesto from Wholesome Yum.

Spicy Beef with Longevity Noodles from Healthy World Cuisine.

Gluten-free Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry from here at Simply Made Recipes.

Pork

Hoisin Pork Stir-fry from One Clever Chef. “This recipe was created with a roast pork tenderloin leftover, some green onions, and common vegetables. It is very adaptable as you can swap the meat or veggies with whatever is left in the fridge.”

Hoisin Pork Stir-fry

Glass Noodles Pork Stir-fry from Berry & Maple.

Easy Pork Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry from Healthy World Cuisine.

Easy Garlic Pork Stir-fry from The Salty Marshmallow.

Quick and Easy Caramelized Pork Stir-fry from The Cook Report.

Seafood

Tilapia Rice Noodles Stir-fry from Berry & Maple. “Tender tilapia, cooked with your favorite vegetables over rice noodles- easy and delicious weekday dinner meal!”

Tilapia Rice Noodles Stir-fry

Ramen Noodle Stir-fry with shrimp from Pinch and Swirl.

Korean BBQ Salmon Stir-fry from Strength and Sunshine. 

Healthy Shrimp Stir-fry Recipe with Snow Peas from Curry Trail. 

Coconut Curry Shrimp Stir-fry Bake from Messy Cutting Board.

Albacore Tuna Stir-fry from Big Bear’s Wife.

Delicious Paleo Shrimp and Veggies from DIY Candy. This recipe is our featured photograph at the top of the page!

Vegetarian

Delicious and Nutritious Stir-fry Veggies from Watch What You Eat. “This stir-fry veggies get ready in no time. Serve as a side to pasta or rice dishes for a complete wholesome meal.”

Stir-fry veggies

Vegetarian Tofu Stir-fry from Mama Likes to Cook.

Vegetarian Red Curry Stir-fry from Happy Kitchen Rocks.

Peanut Tofu Stir-fry from Rhian’s Recipe.

Broccoli Tofu Stir-fry with Basmati Eice from My Gorgeous Recipes.

Vegetable Noodle Stir-fry from Diabetes Strong. 

Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Bowls from Salt and Lavender.

The Easiest Vegan Pad Thai from The Petite Cook.

When Life Gives You Lemons: Throw a Party and Make Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

When Life Gives You Lemons:

Throw a Party

and make Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

This post is sponsored by Thyme & Table. All opinions are mine alone.  #WhatAGoodThyme

Garlic Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a beautiful entrée made with thinly cut chicken breasts, shallots, and parmesan cheese packed with a punch of lemon and garlic flavor that is perfect for entertaining or a weeknight dinner with the family.

My collection of utensils in the kitchen have some wear- a lot of wear actually and it is long overdue for some kitchen goodies! Thyme & Table’s new product line just launched at Walmart and I felt so inspired to throw a spring themed gathering with friends ad family after receiving this beautiful collection of utensils, gadgets, knives and a cutting board! Spring is finally here and the weather is getting nicer – although it did snow this morning here in Cincinnati but the sunshine is back so I am ready to say good-bye to winter. Let’s celebrate springs arrival!

A great party always has a great theme! ‘When life gives you lemons…’ is the perfect spring theme to infuse a bright spirit in my home and give me all the inspiration needed to create a gorgeous tablescape and amazing menu for all my guests.

When Life Gives You Lemons Tablescape

My favorite part of throwing a dinner party is transforming the dining room! I had so much fun stopping by Walmart to pick up everything I needed to make my guests walk in the room and say, “WOW.” Start your tablescape with a color palette. Lemons are yellow so that was an obvious choice but I also needed another complementary color to make my table pop! Blue and yellow are always a great a combination and have such a cheery affect so blue was the winner! Before shopping at Walmart, look around your house to see what can be utilized in the space already. I was able to pull a wreath, tablecloth, plate chargers, cake stands and a few other items from other rooms in the house to use.

Thyme & Table Winged Corckscrew shown in copper plated stainless steel.

What you need to complete a beautiful tablescape: 

  • Salad and dinner plate for each guest.
  • Water glass for each guest plus wine glass for those over 21 years old. Place a lemon slice into each water glass for taste and décor.
  • Silverware set for each guest. I tied a knife, fork, salad fork and spoon into a bundle with some string to also bring in some decoration to each place setting.
  • Napkins. The blue and plaid napkins were perfect for my theme creating a picnic feel.
  • Tablecloth and runner. This is optional but it is also the easiest way to brighten up the table with a white tablecloth and blue runner which matches the plaid napkins.
  • Flowers! Walmart has a flower section with a lot of options for you. I bought some tulips to place in a pitcher on the drink table and carnations to place into jars. To pull in some more yellow, I put lemon slices into the flower jars spread out along the table runner. Wrap a small bow around each jar and you have a beautiful, affordable and colorful centerpiece.
  • Thyme & Table utensils for each dish you serve with appropriate size bowls or plates.
  • Take those extra items you found around the house to decorate. I took down a large picture and replaced it with a wreath, set up my beverage server(which I recently found at Walmart) with lemon slices and water, placed cake stands everywhere and then just played with the design. I have a pitcher of flowers on top of a cake stand that is on a tray full of lemons. Think outside the box and layer your items and fill in areas with color! Fresh, whole lemons act as the perfect color filler.
  • Name cards or a place setting decoration. A little décor on each place setting will go a long way. You can make adorable name cards, place a whole lemon on each plate, use a single fresh cut flower, or a small flower pot with a faux or fresh flowers.

Thyme & Table Winged Corckscrew shown in copper plated stainless steel.

When Life Gives You Lemons Menu

Menu planning can be stressful for a dinner party. My advice is to keep it simple. Pick an entrée, salad, two sides and a dessert. If you feel overwhelmed, ask guests to bring a dish. Nobody will mind throwing together a salad or picking up a dessert before they come over – people like to contribute so just ask for what you need.

Thyme & Table utensils shown including the mini silicone funnel.

When life gives you lemons menu:

  • Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce. Recipe card below. Note that the Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce recipe card serves 4-5. I used two pans and doubled the recipe to feed 10.
  • Roasted Green Beans with shallots and garlic.
  • Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes.
  • Spring Salad with strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, feta cheese and poppy seed dressing.
  • Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake with a peach lemon glaze.
  • Wine of choice for those over 21. I recommend a Riesling or Chardonnay and half of a bottle per person.

Thyme & Table knife shown from the 3-piece set and Acacia Board chopping block.

Prepping with Thyme & Table

I know you are scrolling through these photographs and eyeballing all these gorgeous kitchen utensils and gadgets! Thyme & Table doesn’t just offer beautiful products for your kitchen but the new line is full of items to make cooking more efficient. The Thyme & Table knife set is impressive with comfortable gripping and easy chopping.

Thyme & Table Grater shown in copper plated stainless steel and Acacia Board chopping block.

What else am I loving from the new Thyme & Table line? The copper plated stainless steel everything! From the cheese grater to wine opener to the collection of utensils- they are crazy gorgeous! Mother’s Day is approaching and I am envisioning a beautiful gift basket with the copper plated stainless steel collection and one of the Thyme & Table cutting boards.

Thyme & Table Whisk shown from the whisk and tong set.

I could talk all day about the new Thyme & Table line but we have some dinner party tips and an amazing recipe for Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce coming up and you don’t want to miss this recipe!

Tips to Make Your Dinner Party a Success

  • When inviting guests, ask if there are any food allergies so you can plan the menu accordingly.
  • Set up your tablescape the day before to make sure you have everything needed and to play with the arrangement until it is perfect. Also, make sure to iron the tablecloth and napkins.
  • Prepare dessert the night before or the morning of party to check a big menu item off the to-do list.
  • Prep all ingredients a couple hours before party. This includes measuring, chopping, washing produce and more. When dinner comes, you can cook in a clean kitchen more efficiently and quickly leaving you more time with guests.
  • Before guests arrive, get your beverage station set-up an fill water glasses.

Thyme & Table spoon and slotted turner shown from the 2 pack Acacia utensil set.

Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Chicken is always a great choice for dinner parties because it is simple and most people are happy to eat chicken. I wanted to create a chicken dish with spring in mind so it has a strong lemon taste that pairs so well with the garlic, shallots and parmesan so here comes the Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce.

Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

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Garlic Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a beautiful entrée made with thinly cut chicken breasts, shallots, and parmesan cheese packed with a punch of lemon and garlic flavor that is perfect for entertaining or a weeknight dinner with the family.

  • 4-5 chicken breasts, thin cut
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 shallot, diced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • garnish with a lemon slice
  1. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts.
  2. Place the pan onto the stovetop on a high heat and let it heat up. You can use a skillet or non stick pan.
  3. Mince the garlic cloves and dice the shallot. Grate the parmesan cheese and juice a lemon.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the chicken 5-7 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove the chicken and place on a plate while you make the sauce.
  6. Place the pan back on the heat on low-medium.
  7. Add the butter, minced garlic and diced shallots. Stir often for 3 minutes keeping on eye on the garlic not to burn.
  8. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup heavy cream and ,5 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Let simmer 5 minutes.
  9. In a small bowl, Mix the teaspoon cornstarch with tablespoon water and add to pan. Stir in the cornstarch mixture with sauce.
  10. Add the grated parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Stir ingredients in and add the chicken back in.
  11. Spoon the sauce over chicken and add a lemon slice garnish if you would like.
  12. Serve.

Before stopping by Walmart to pick up your Thyme & Table products, visit their site by clicking HERE! Don’t forget to stop back in and comment below to tell me how your When Life Gives You Lemons spring-inspired dinner party went!

 

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites

{+ More Easy Football Party Foods}

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. All opinions are mine alone. #BigGameBBxx 

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites marinated in buttermilk, lightly seasoned and coated with breadcrumbs for a great appetizer to add in that game day party food lineup!

You will find the recipe and method on making those crispy Airy Fryer Chicken Bites but I am also breaking down the ultimate football party spread with amazing snack ideas, chips, dips, side dishes and main course items! A party isn’t a party without some great food. 

The Game Day Menu

  • Double Cheddar Mac ‘N’ Cheese: Elbow macaroni made with RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
  • Buttermilk Chicken Bites with Dipping Sauces: Chicken marinated in buttermilk and cooked in the Midea Air Fryer for a crispy item to dip into Red Duck Smoked Applewood Molasses BBQ Sauce, Smoky Ketchup and/or RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce.
  • Sandwiches: A variety of Big Az® Sandwiches.
  • Corn Chips: Garden of Eatin’® Organic Corn Chips in three must try flavors with Corn Chips with Sea Salt, Corn Chips BBQ Black Bean and Blue Corn Chips with Sea Salt.
  • Italian Meats and Cheese: Formaggio Italian Cheeses offer Fresh Marinated Mozzarella Salad Cups and Artisan Wraps that are packaged ready to serve to make appetizers a breeze.
  • Meatballs: Meatballs and RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce in the crockpot.

RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce

The crockpot is always put to work for parties. Toss some frozen meatballs into the slow cooker along with a jar of RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce. Let the meatballs cook on high for 4 hours to help you create a winning appetizer for game time. RAGÚ sauce is a classic, smooth and flavorful spaghetti sauce loaded with 2 servings of vegetables per half cup of sauce.

RAGÚ sauces are for more than just spaghetti night! Visit ragu.com for recipe ideas like the Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches for watching the big football game or the winter games.

RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Cheddar, Parmesan and Romano cheeses combine in RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Cheese Sauce to create the best macaroni and cheese for game time. Just add pasta or create your own cheesy recipe like this Southwest Mac & Cheese. 

What creative way will you use RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Cheese Sauce for your entertaining?

Visit RAGÚ for recipe inspiration!

Garden of Eatin’®

Every party calls for some quality chips! My new favorite organic corn chips are from Garden of Eatin’®.  This better for you snack is made with NON-GMO ingredients. Everyone in my family loved the BBQ Black Bean flavor corn chips that pack a taco flavor punch!

Grab a coupon for $0.75 off ONE variety!

Click HERE to download coupon.

Red Duck Foods

Red Duck Foods are made in my hometown of Portland, Oregon and offer a variety of Organic condiments like Smoky Ketchup and Smoked Applewood Molasses BBQ sauce to pair with our Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites. I am dying to toss some chicken wings in a Red Duck sauce very soon. Yummmm. 

  • Red Duck Smoky Ketchup is lower in sugar and sodium than some other brands and is a great ingredient for cooking all types of dishes like chili or soup.
  • Red Duck Applewood Molasses BBQ made without artificial coloring, preservatives or stabilizers is a delicious BBQ sauce made for more than just those chicken wings I am craving- try with a BBQ chicken pizza or in a morning scramble.

Visit Red Duck Foods to check out the condiment options and get recipe ideas!

Click HERE. 

Use code BABBLEBOXX to receive 25% off your order now through 2/28/2018.

Formaggio Italian Cheeses

Cheese platters are always the perfect appetizer for entertaining! No matter the event, it always works. Sam’s Club and Cosco carry award winning Formaggio Italian Cheeses that are tasty and make hosting easier. All you need to do is transfer the cheeses to a plate with toothpicks inserted for each amazing bite and let rest at room temperature before serving.

  • Artisan Wraps- Savory Italian style meats wrapped around fresh mozzarella. These are always a party favorite!
  • Fresh Marinated Salad Cups- Mozzarella marinated in herbs and spices that I paired with cherry tomatoes on a toothpick as part of my simple cheese platter for great finger foods.

Big Az® Sandwiches

I am excited to share a new product find for me sold in convenient stores all over the nation! Big Az® Sandwiches have a whole line of delicious sandwiches from a jalapeno cheeseburger to the Big Az® Sriracha Chicken Sandwich made with grilled chicken, a tangy-sweet hot sauce and cheese. I recommend buying a variety for your guests to pick from and let them heat up the sandwich whenever they are getting hangry during game time.

The Big Az® Country Chicken Sandwich was my favorite from the line with the soft sesame seed bun, creamy white cheese and crispy chicken. I gave it a dunk in the Red Duck sauces for some extra yum!

Visit Big Az® Sandwiches website to find your favorite burger.

Click HERE.

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites

Midea Air Fryer

I have been getting a lot of new kitchen toys lately, including this Midea Air Fryer! I have wanted an air fryer for a long time- you can cook potato wedges, fries, chicken wings, our Buttermilk Chicken Bites and so much more in a short amount of time without the extra fat of deep frying (80% less!) but still get that crispiness. You can also bake, roast and even grill.  IT. IS. AMAZING.

How does the Midea Airy Fryer work? 

The Midea MFTN3501 Air Fryer has 1500 watts of circulated heat to cook your favorite party foods with just a pinch of oil while allowing excess fats to fall off. You will notice a slight difference in appearance and taste over deep frying because the foods aren’t soaked in oil. When cooking our Buttermilk Chicken Bites, the chicken was still nice and juicy with that great crispy outside that we all love in fried foods.

Get more information on the Midea MFTN3501 and grab your parties MVP by clicking HERE.

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites

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Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites marinated in buttermilk, lightly seasoned and coated with breadcrumbs for a great appetizer to add in that game day party food lineup!

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce of choice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Dipping sauces (recommend Red Duck Smoked Applewood Molasses BBQ Sauce, Smoky Ketchup and RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce)
  1. Cut your chicken into bite sized pieces (1 inch).
  2. Place the chicken into a sealable bag with 1 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. Let sit in fridge for minimum of 30 minutes.
  3. Set up 3 bowls. Bowl #1- flour. Bowl #2- eggs. Bowl #3- mix together panko, cayenne, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the chicken from fridge and dip into each bowl staring with flour. Cover each chicken bite completely and then dip into eggs. After you have dipped in the eggs, dip into the panko bowl #3 and cover the chicken completely. Repeat with all the chicken bites. (recommend gloves for this step) .
  5. Spray the Midea Air Fryer basket lightly with oil and add the chicken to the bottom lining them so nothing is overlapping. You may need to do more than one batch.
  6. Place the basket inside the air fryer unit and close. Cook for 10 minutes on 370 degrees. Flip the chicken and cook another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve with your favorite sauce.

What are your must have football party foods while entertaining? Comment below!

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a great family meal any day of the week with shredded chicken, corn, peas, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, potatoes and a pie crust top.

Chicken Pot PieOne of my families favorite comfort foods is the pot pie. Maybe it’s the creamy filling or the flaky pie crust. Maybe it’s the combination that always makes this Chicken Pot Pie a huge hit every single time. Pot Pies are surprisingly easy to make and many times, I am able to utilize ingredients that are already on hand. Don’t fret on how many ingredients go into this because they are basics.

The biggest part of getting that nice thick, creamy filling is making the roux at the very beginning. Add your butter to the pan and whisk the flour in. Slowly add in the remaining liquids and that sauce should stay nice and thick.

Feel free to do some swaps in this recipe also to utilize what you have on hand. Mushrooms, celery, turkey, shallots are all great swaps.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

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Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a great family meal any day of the week with shredded chicken, corn, peas, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, potatoes and a pie crust top.

Yields: 10 servings

  • 8.5 ounce can peas, drained
  • 8.75 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 14.5 ounce chicken broth
  • 4 carrots
  • 1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded (about 2.5 cups shredded)
  • .5 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 large potato (optional)
  • 1/3 onion, white
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • .5 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pie crust, refrigerated or homemade
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  1. Start with prepping everything. Dice the potato (the smaller the better to cook evenly), slice the carrots, finely dice the onion, chop parsley and open and drain all the cans.
  2. You can use pre-cooked shredded chicken like a rotisserie chicken and leftovers. You can also quickly cook and shred chicken by poaching. To poach your chicken, boil water, drop the chicken in to cook for 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Shreds easily.
  3. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. On the stovetop, on a medium-high heat up the skillet. I use a 10 inch skillet.
  5. Place the butter in with the diced onion, sliced carrots and potato.
  6. Add flour and whisk the melted butter and flour together well.
  7. Slowly add in the chicken broth while whisking.
  8. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes. The broth should be nice and thick.
  9. Stir in heavy cream.
  10. Stir in peas, corn and shredded chicken.
  11. Unroll a refrigerated pie crust and place over skillet. The skillet is hot so be careful (you can also cook the stovetop ingredients in a separate pan and transfer to skillet).
  12. Use an egg wash over the pie crust. Beat one egg with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash. Brush on.
  13. Bake 25 minutes or until the top gets slightly brown.
  14. Remove from oven and let set until cool enough to eat.
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes

Skillet Chicken Pot PieThis one goes fast! As you can see.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LeaveBlandBehind #CollectiveBias

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta made with crispy bacon, chunks of chicken, fresh broccoli, rotini pasta and McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning baked with a breadcrumb topping.

I love cooking dishes that don’t require a recipe. I can get in the kitchen and wing it- as a busy mom there is a whole lot of winging it. Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta is one of those dishes! New McCormick Pasta Seasoning Blends take the guesswork out of recipe free cooking. Just add some cooked chicken and crispy bacon with a fresh vegetable to your Mac ‘n’ Cheese and dinner is complete! I went one step further today and also baked the dish into a casserole with a breadcrumb topping for an extra comforting taste in this cold weather.

Find the new McCormick Seasoning Blends in the spice aisle at your local Walmart. Available in flavors such as: White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Tomato Basil, and Parmesan Alfredo that will help you make your favorite pasta dishes with more versatility than existing box blends and sauces. Simply stir the McCormick Seasoning Blends in a bit of butter and milk, then toss with hot cooked pasta.

McCormick Seasoning Blends have no artificial flavors or colors so you can feel good about the meals you serve your family. You can whip up pastas, soups, pretzels dipped in cheese sauce, pour over vegetables or even sprinkle on popcorn!

Find out more about McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning and get even more recipe inspiration!

Click HERE.

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

Let’s get cooking our Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta!

Start by chopping the bacon and cook on the stovetop until crispy. Drain the bacon grease and set the cooked bacon to the side while you cook the chicken for 10 minutes each side. Make sure to cover the chicken as it cooks. Let the chicken rest while you cut the bunch of broccoli. Dice the chicken and set to the side. While the chicken is cooking, cook your pasta according to box directions and drain.

I like my broccoli firm so I don’t pre-cook it before placing into the casserole. If you like your broccoli soft, steam the broccoli at this point for a few minutes.

Time to bring everything together in a delicious casserole dish! In the pot used to cook the rotini pasta, place the butter, milk and pasta back in. Stir ingredients well and add in the McCormick White Cheddar Pasta Seasoning. Stir until creamy and toss in the cooked chicken, half of the crispy bacon and the broccoli florets. Stir and pour into a casserole dish.

Melt a bit of butter and mix up the breadcrumbs to sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Toss in the remainder of the bacon and bake for 25 minutes. Dinner is ready!

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

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Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta made with crispy bacon, chunks of chicken, fresh broccoli, rotini pasta and McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning baked with a breadcrumb topping.

  • Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breast, thin cut
  • 16 ounce rotini pasta
  • 1 pound bacon, thick
  • 1 bunch broccoli, florets
  • 16 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup McCormick White Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Seasoning
  • Bread Crumb Topping
  • .5 cup bread crumbs
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter, melted
  1. Chop the bacon and place on a medium-high heat on the stovetop. Cook until crispy. Drain fat and place bacon pieces on the side.
  2. Place the pan back on the stovetop on a medium heat. Cook the chicken breast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through and keeping covered. There should be a little bit of bacon grease leftover in the pan so there shouldn't be a need to use any oil at this step.
  3. Chop the chicken once it has sit for 5 minutes and place to the side.
  4. Cut your broccoli florets into bite size pieces. I do not cook my broccoli since we are going to bake everything today and I like my broccoli still hard. If you like broccoli soft, you may steam your broccoli at this time for about 5 minutes.
  5. As the chicken on the stove, cook the pasta in a large pot according to box directions and drain.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  7. In the large pot used to cook the pasta, add 16 tablespoons butter and 1 cup milk. Mix in the pasta now and stir.
  8. Add the 1 cup McCormick White Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Seasoning and mix ingredients well.
  9. Stir in the cooked chicken, half of the crispy bacon and broccoli. Place into a casserole dish.
  10. Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter and mix in .5 cup of breadcrumbs. Mix and then sprinkle on top of casserole. Toss on the other half of the bacon.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes.

What dish are you going to create with new McCormick Seasoning Blends?