MAIN DISHES
CREAMY LASAGNA PASTA
INGREDIENTS
2 Chicken Breasts (Shredded)
2 and 1/2 Cups of Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 and 1/2 Cups of Heavy Cream
1 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)
1/2 tsp of Salt
1/2 tsp of Black Pepper
1 tsp of Italian Seasoning
10-12 Lasagna Noodles (Broken)
INSTRUCTIONS
Poach chicken breasts until fully cooked. Shred and set aside.
On a medium-high heat, boil water and add in the 10-12 broken lasagna noodle. Cook thoroughly.
In a large pot, on medium heat, add in chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
Add in cooked noodles and stir until noodles are coated in the cream base.
Fold in the shredded chicken breasts.
Slowly add in the shredded mozzarella cheese and stir well.
Serve immediately.
Garnish will a little parsley and mozzarella for presentation (optional).
Enjoy!
GRILLED SUMMER KABOBS
INGREDIENTS
2-3 Chicken Breasts (Chopped into Cubes)
1 and 1/2 Cup of Fresh Pineapple (Cubed/Chopped)
2 Bell Peppers Sliced into Quarters
1 Package of 12 inch Kabob Skewers
1/2 Cup of Teriyaki Sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
On 12 inch kabob skewers, slide on chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers.
On a clean sheet pan, brush teriyaki sauce on top of the prepped kabobs.
Place kabobs on a prepped grill and rotate every few minutes to cook evenly.
With a meat thermometer, ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165* fahrenheit.
Serve, and enjoy!
BAKED ITALIAN DRESSING CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
2-3 Chicken Breasts or I Package of Chicken Tenderloins
1 Cup of Italian Dressing
1/4 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 375*
Grease a 9 in x 11 in pan.
Place chicken breasts or tenderloins evenly across the pan.
Pour 1 cup of Italian dressing on top of the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
Place in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature hits at least 165*.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!
SLOW COOKER PULLED BBQ CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
3 Large Chicken Breasts or Thighs
1 1/4 Cup of Sweet Baby Rays Original BBQ Sauce
1 tsp of Salt
1 tsp of Cracked Black Pepper
Buns or Hawaiian Rolls for Serving.
Serves 5
INSTRUCTIONS
Set your slow cooker to high.
Line slow cooker with a disposable liner. Lifesaver!
Add water in the bottom.
Place thawed chicken breasts or thighs across the bottom.
Pour 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce over the top of the chicken.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top.
Place the lid back on and leave in the slow cooker for 4-5 hours until cooked thoroughly.
Once the chicken has been cooked, shred with a fork. Add the remaining BBQ sauce and mix.
Serve on your favorite buns, or Hawaiian rolls for a slider option.
Enjoy!
HAM AND SWISS SLIDERS
INGREDIENTS
1 Fresh Baguette (sliced)
Deli Ham (sliced)
Deli Swiss Cheese (sliced)
2 Tbsp of Honey
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 350*
Slice your baguette and build your sliders with ham and swiss.
Line the sliders on a baking sheet about an inch apart.
Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
After pulling them out of the over, drizzle fresh honey over the top for added sweetness.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
CANNOLI FRENCH TOAST BAKE
INGREDIENTS
1 Sliced Loaf of Brioche Bread
1 Cup of Miniature Chocolate Chips
EGG CUSTARD MIXTURE
4 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup of Sugar
1 Cup of Milk
1/4 Cup of Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp of Salt
CREAMY CANNOLI FILLING
8 Ounces of Mascarpone Cheese
1 and 1/2 Cups of Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
3/4 Cup of Powdered Sugar
1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
Serves 6
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 350*
FIrst, make the cannoli filling (listed above).
Combine your mascarpone, ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until creamy, and set aside.
Next, in a larger mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ricotta, vanilla, and salt. This will be a thinner custard consistency. Set to the side. (This will be poured over the top of the toast)
Grease a 9 in x 16 in baking dish.
Take a slice of brioche bread and add a layer of the cannoli filling on the top. Add another piece of brioche bread on top (like a sandwich), and cut into fours. Repeat this until the whole loaf is used.
Add the sandwiched slices to your greased baking dish and cover with your egg mixture.
Top the dish with miniature chocolate chips.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
EASY CHICKEN + DUMPLINGS
INGREDIENTS
3 Cups of Chicken Broth
2 Cans of Cream of Chicken
2 Tbsp of Milk
1 tsp of Garlic Powder
1 tsp of Onion Powder
1 tsp of Cracked Black Pepper
1 tsp of Salt
1 and 1/2 Cup of Shredded Chicken
1 Can of Biscuits
3/4 Cup of Mixed Vegetables
INSTRUCTIONS
Poach 2 large chicken breasts.
Once fully cooked, shred, and set to the side.
In a large pot, on medium heat, add in chicken broth, cream of chicken, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Once combined and boiling, add in your shredded chicken and mixed vegetables. Stir well.
Take your can of biscuits and cut each biscuit into 4-6 triangles. These will be your dumplings!
Sprinkle of dusting of flour on the outside of the biscuits to prevent them from sticking to each other.
Add in your cut biscuits (dumplings) to the rest of the mixture, and cover with a lid.
Without any stirring, let your dumplings cook in the mixture for 15 minutes. They will swell!
After 15 minutes, stir the dumplings and cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat.
Serve and enjoy!
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PASTA
INGREDIENTS
1 Box of Penne Noodles
1 Cup of Half & Half
1/4 Cup of Melted Butter
2 Cups of Shredded Cheese
1 and 1/2 Cups of Shredded Chicken
1 Can of Rotel, drained
1/2 tsp of Salt
1/2 tsp of Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Poach 2 large chicken breasts.
Once fully cooked, shred, and set to the side.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, and add in penne noodles until soft.
Strain your noodles and set to the side.
On medium heat, in a large pot, combine half and half, butter, Rotel, along with salt and pepper.
After combined, add in your penne noodles.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and coated on the noodles.
Once the pasta is nice and creamy, fold in shredded chicken.
Serve after, and enjoy!
HAYLEE'S FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
INGREDIENTS
1 Box of Penne Noodles
1/2 Cup of Butter
1 and 1/2 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 tsp of Italian Seasoning (Oregano & Parsley)
2 tsp of Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp of Salt
1/4 tsp of Cracked Black Pepper
2 Cups of Parmesan Cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, and add in penne noodles until soft.
Strain your noodles and set to the side.
In a large pot, melt butter, and combine heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
After combined, slowly add in parmesan cheese.
Once the alfredo sauce is thick and creamy, fold in cooked penne noodles.
Coat the pasta, and add in broccoli or shredded chicken for an add-in.
Enjoy!
CREAMY BEEF & SHELLS
INGREDIENTS
1 lb of Lean Ground Beef
I Box of Medium Shell Pasta
3/4 Cup of Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup of Beef Stock
1 Cup of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 (15 oz.). Can of Tomato Sauce
1 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp of Garlic Power
1 tsp of Minced Garlic
1 tsp of Onion Powder
1 and 1/2 tsp of Italian Seasoning
Serves 6
INSTRUCTIONS
Brown 1 lb of ground beef and set it to the side.
Boil you favorite medium shell pasta on a medium-high heat until soft.
Strain you noodles and set them to the side.
It in pot, combine beef stock, heavy cream, tomato sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, spices, and shredded cheese until thick and creamy.
Fold in your strained shells and ground beef.
Serve immediately with your favorite side or salad.
Enjoy!
HEALTHY BANANA PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS
1 Ripe Banana
I Cup of Whole Wheat Flour or Blended Oats
1 and 1/2 tsp of Baking Powder
1 Cup of Milk (oat milk works great for this!)
1 Large Egg
1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup of Fresh Fruit (for toppings!)
Makes 4 Medium Sized Pancakes
INSTRUCTIONS
Mash banana in a separate bowl and set off to the side.
Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Add in milk, egg, and vanilla.
Fold in your mashed banana.
Heat pan, or griddle, to a medium heat.
Pour 1/4 of mixture into the pan and let it cook for a few minutes on each side.
Flip and repeat.
Enjoy!
CORN + CHICKEN CHOWDER
INGREDIENTS
2 Cups Shredded Chicken
2 Cups Chicken Broth
8 oz. Cream Cheese
1 lb. Bag of Frozen Corn
1 Can of Creamed Corn
1 Can of Cream of Chicken
1 Can of Green Chiles (optional)
1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Onion Powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Set slow-cooker to low (6-8 hours).
Add in shredded chicken, frozen corn, creamed corn, cream of chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, and spices.
Pour chicken broth over the top, and stir.
Stir every two hours until ready to serve.
Serve with crackers or your favorite fall toppings!
Pairs well with a salad.