Oven Baked Chili Dogs

Terrible picture, but it's the only one I got in my excitement to enjoy these!

• 8 hot dogs
• 8 hot dog rolls
• 1 can of chili (no beans!)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• Cheddar Cheese
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard
• Hot Dog Relish
• Black Pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line inside of hot dog buns with mayonnaise and sweet relish.  I know the mayo sounds gross, but it will keep your buns from getting dry while you bake the hot dogs.
3. Sprinkle some pepper on top of each one.
4. Add a line of mustard down each roll.. 
5. Add your the hot dogs, and place into a 13x9 pan (they should fit perfectly!)
6. Top hot dogs with chili, cheese, and diced onion. 
7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

My review:  These tasted amazing!  We were both skeptical about having to wait 45 minutes for hot dogs for dinner, but they were really yummy.  I think they would be a great thing to make if you are having a lot of people over, even possibly for the super bowl.  Even though I don't like relish or mustard on hot dogs, I loved the flavor of these.  Try them!!

Cheesesteak Pizza

• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 6 sandwich steaks (like SteakUmms), chopped in bite size pieces
• 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
• 1/2 cup Steak Sauce
• 6 slices provolone cheese
• 6 slices white american cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
3. Add mushrooms, peppers, and onions, and steaks.
4. Season with salt and pepper, and saute until soft (about 8-10 minutes) and steaks are cooked.
5. Drain off any excess grease.
6. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.  Put on your pizza pan/stone/cookie sheet.
7. Cover the surface with the american cheese and add the layer of steak sauce.
8. Add the steak mixture and top off with the provolone cheese.
9. Bake 15-20 minutes, until all melty, delicious, and golden brown.

My review:  This was delicious, and better than any that I've had out at a pizza restaurant.  It's nice, because you can control the grease.  We liked it dipped in a little ranch, but it would also be good with more steak sauce.  Yum!

Seafood Mac and Cheese

I don't have a picture of this, but I promise, it is delicious!!


Ingredients 

• 2 cups Velveeta Cheese
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 cup chopped red and green peppers
• Any Seafood Desired (I used 1 small can of crabmeat (from the Tuna aisle), 2 steamed tilapia fillets, and 1 packet of precooked salad shrimp)
• 1 box medium pasta shells
• Italian bread crumbs
• 4 tbsp Butter

Directions

1. Combine the cheese, milk, cayenne pepper, paprika, red and green peppers and seafood together in a saucepan on medium heat.  Stir often to keep the cheese from burning.
2. Boil pasta according to the package directions, and drain.
3. Combine pasta and cheese sauce together, and pour into a greased square casserole dish. (you can butter the dish or just use cooking spray).
4. Sprinkle bread crumbs to cover the top.
5. Cut the butter into small slices and evenly place over the top.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the bread crumbs are crispy and golden brown.

My review:  This is delicious and oh so rich and satifying.  All I did was make my seafood cheese fondue recipe and added pasta and breadcrumbs.  Delicious!!

Crispy Creamy Southwest Chicken Burrito

Makes 6-8 Burritos
Adapted from the Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps recipe on Mel's Kitchen Cafe.

Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 red pepper, diced
1/4 green pepper, diced
1 cup rice, cooked
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 cups cheddar cheese (Mexican would probably be good too!)
Burrito Size Tortillas
Sour Cream


Instructions
Mix the rice with the lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and onion powder in a large bowl.
Add all remaining ingredients except the sour cream and cheese.
Turn your panini press on medium high - high and spray with cooking spray.  If you dont have a panini press, use a skillet.
On each tortilla, spread about a tablespoon of sour cream, and cover with cheese.
Fill with the chicken mixture, and wrap up tightly.
Put on the panini press, or in the skillet flap side down first.  If on a skillet, press down with a spatula (and turn once golden brown).
Repeat with each burrito.

My review:  These were delicious and we have put it on our "rotation list" as one of our favorites.  I made the filling one night, and we had these at least 3 different nights, without getting tired of them!  They are delicious and creamy and crispy and wonderful.  Also a plus, they are HEALTHY!

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

4-6 russet "baking" potatoes
6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
2 green onions, diced
4 tbsp butter
1 cup Cheddar Cheese
Sour Cream

Wash the potatoes and pierce each one a few times with a knife.
Microwave the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, until they are soft and "baked" texture.
Let them cool until you are able to cut them, and dice.  Place the diced potatoes in a square baking dish that you can put in the microwave (8x8 or 9x9).
Top with butter, putting a slice every few inches so that most potatoes get a little butter.
Shake some salt and pepper on top of the potatoes for taste.
Sprinkle with bacon and onions.
Top with cheese.
Put back in the microwave, and cook for 2 minutes.
Serve with Sour Cream for topping!


My review:  I love making this!  It has a casserole feeling, but can all be done in the microwave.  Everyone loves it!  It's great paired up with a steak and salad.  What I like is that you can make it all up ahead of time before microwaving, go cook your steaks on the grill and then come back and microwave for the two minutes, and then you can eat!  If you're looking to save time, buy some real bacon bits instead of making the bacon.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

• 24 Pasta Shells, Cooked according to package directions
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or diced)
• 1/3 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce
• 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dressing
• 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Vegetable Oil
• Extra Cheese for sprinkling on top of shells

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Mix together all ingredients except the pasta and oil in a large bowl.
3. Grease the bottom of an square baking dish (8x8 or 9x9) with vegetable oil (spray works too!)
4. Fill each of the shells with chicken mixture.  Place the shells in the baking dish, seam side up.
5. Sprinkle with extra cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
6. Cover with aluminum foil.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, covered.  Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until browned and bubbly on top.
8. Serve with a big green salad and some extra Red Hot sauce and Ranch/Blue Cheese.  They would also be good as an appetizer!
9. Double the recipe to use a whole box of shells.

My review:  These rocked!  I really liked these.  I think they would make a great appetizer too.  We had them as a meal with a big green salad.  Pretty tasty!  If you like buffalo wings, you will like this new take on them!  Delicious!  They were also incredibly easy and quick to make.  You could make them ahead the night before and just pop them in the oven when you want them.

Creamy Southwest Enchiladas

  

The Santa Fe Cooking Creme Kicks the Italian Herb Cooking Creme's butt.  These enchiladas were easy and delicious, and only took about 40 minutes to prepare, and most of that was baking time.

2 cups frozen corn, cooked
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded  (I put 3 boneless skinless breasts in the crock pot on low all day, then shred when I get home)  (1 lb of ground beef, browned, could be a substitute)
1 tub Philadelphia Santa Fe Blend Cooking Creme
1/2 cup Mexican Shredded cheese, plus more for topping
8 (6inch) flour tortillas

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the corn, black beans, chicken, cheese and 3/4 cup of the cooking creme.
Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture down center of each tortilla and roll up.
Place in a greased (cooking spray will work) 13x9 baking dish.
Spread the remaining cooking creme on the top of the enchiladas, and then top with some shredded cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

My review:  These were awesome!  I was actually excited to have to eat them as leftovers.  They are creamy, but not overbearing.  The recipe on the tub called for tomatoes, and I decided to substitute and use corn and black beans instead, making them southwestern.  I'm glad I did, because these were great!  I wouldn't change a thing.  I think the filling would also be good as a taco or quesadilla filling.  Yum!  Pair it with a big salad.

10-minute Tortellini Dish

I have a new love...  It's called Philadelphia Cooking Creme.  It's delicious, it's easy, and it makes a quick, delightful meal!  I plan to try all the flavors, but this is my first.

1 (19oz) package frozen cheese tortellini
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1 tub Philadelphia Cooking Creme, Italian Cheese & Herb flavor

Cook the tortellini as directed on the package.
In a large skillet,using medium heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp water, and add peas and mushrooms.
Cook until the peas are warm throughout, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooking creme and chicken to the vegetables and stir, let heat up for 2 minutes.
Drain the tortellini, and stir into the cream mixture.
Enjoy!

My review:  This was delicious.  A wonderful quick meal for nights that I'm on the go.  I can't wait to try the other flavors of the cooking creme.  This would be great with any other vegetables you like too.  I think I would like it with broccoli or pea pods.

French Onion Mushrooms

 

I know the picture doesn't look appetizing, but it's so good, I promise!

1 tbsp butter, unsalted
1 can Campbell's Condensed French Onion Soup
1 pound mushrooms, thick sliced
3 slices swiss cheese

Melt the butter in a saute pan and add the french onion soup.
Heat on medium heat, until the mixture simmers.
Add in the mushrooms, and simmer, until there is very little liquid left, about 15 minutes.
Spoon the mushrooms into a small baking dish, and cover with cheese.
Place under the broiler for 3 minutes, or until cheese is brown and bubbly.
Serve alone, or with toasted slices of baguette.

My review:  This recipe was inspired by Pioneer Woman's French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms recipe.  This was an easier variation.  So yummy!  I ended up spooning mine onto toasted sliced of baguette, but it was good by itself too.

Crustless Mushroom and Feta Quiche

I'm baaaaaaaack!  I apologize that I've been hiding behind loads of wedding planning, school, work, and LIFE, but I'm hoping to be back in action!


When I made this recipe, I cut it, and only made a 3rd, which filled my two small casseroles you see in the picture.  I'm going to give you the recipe sized for a 9x13 pan, so you can make it for a brunch or for more than 2 people, like I was.

18 eggs (yes, 18  -- they're good for you!  and this is serving lots of people!)
4 tbsp milk, cream, or half and half
1 pound mushrooms, washed and sliced
1 small onion, diced
Olive oil
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (use the reduced fat -- I think it has a better flavor!)
2 tsp Lawry's season salt
Pepper (fresh ground or the powdery stuff)

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. 
Spray a glass or pottery 9x13 dish with nonstick spray.  (Don't use a metal dish -- gives the eggs a funny taste!)
Heat some olive oil in a saute pan.
Once heated, add the mushrooms and onions, and saute them for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are brown and the onions are soft.  Drain any liquid off the vegetables when finished cooking.
Spread your mushroom mixture over the bottom of the pan.  Cover with the crumbled feta cheese.
Beat the eggs in a large bowl with your milk (cream or half and half), season salt and pepper.
Pour over the mushroom mixture in your dish, and then stir if necessary to make sure the mushrooms and cheese are distributed evenly and deliciously. :)
Bake for 45 minutes.  Make sure the eggs are set, and the top will be starting to brown.
If you like, top with a little extra cheese on top -- I used just a small sprinkle of mozzarella.

My review:  Yummy!  What a delicious easy recipe that was fun to make, and delectable to eat!  I made this for a friend and I for dinner, and we both agreed that it was very good.  You could add more vegetables, too, if you like.  I think it would be good with some broccoli or zucchini.

Spanokopita Stuffed Chicken Breasts

I am on such a Greek food kick right now.  The filling for these chicken breasts is inspired by Spanokopita, which is a Greek pie, with spinach, onions, and cheese.   It's yummy!  I served it with a version of my Tuscan Marinated Mushrooms, but used Greek salad dressing instead.

Serves 2.

5 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and juice squeezed out  (1/2 of a 10 oz package
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup fat free Feta cheese
1/4 cup fat free ricotta cheese
2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/2 onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
2 chicken breasts, pounded flat
1 egg
1 tbsp water
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Heat the oil in small skillet.  Add the onions and garlic.  Cook for 2 minutes.
Add the spinach, parsley, salt and pepper, and let cook for another 2 minutes.
Take off the heat, and add in the feta and ricotta cheeses.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board.  Put half the spinach mixture on one end each chicken breast, and roll up, securing with 2-3 toothpicks.
Beat the egg and water together in a small bowl.
Put the seasoned breadcrumbs in another small bowl.
Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash, and then into the breadcrumbs, covering completely.
Place each chicken breast on a greased (I used PAM) cookie sheet, and bake for 30 minutes.

My review:  This was absolutely delicious, and easy to prepare.  I did everything up to securing the chicken breasts with toothpicks the night before.  Then, all I had to do was dip in egg and breadcrumbs, and bake!  It was a delicious meal that I will definitely make again.  Another plus is that it's very low fat.  The original recipe was a weight watcher recipe, but I took out some extra items that weren't necessary for the full flavor, and helped my grocery bill be a bit smaller!

Hawaiian Quesadillas

4 wheat tortillas, burrito size
2 teaspoons mayo
8 slices thin sliced cooked ham, cut in strips
1 can (8oz) crushed pineapple, drained well
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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	In  nonstick skillet, place tortilla. Spread with half of the mayonnaise. Top with half of the ham, pineapple, bell pepper and cheese. Top with another tortilla.
	Cook over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned on each side, and cheese is melted.
	Repeat to make second quesadilla. My review:  I loved this!  It was a nice twist on Hawaiian pizza, and on quesadillas.  Very fun.

Ree's Springy Shells

In celebration of spring, I decided to finally make Ree's Springy Shells, and they were to die for.  I knew I was going to be visiting one of my local farmer's markets, and all of the green ingredients are in season right now, so I'd be able to find it all.  I'm not going to post the recipe here, because you can find it at the link above.

But I will tell you, that they are amazing.  And make sure to use lots of salt and pepper, otherwise they can be pretty bland.  My family enjoyed it, but they were hoping for some meat, so we had smoked pork chops with them.  The recipe makes a ton, so if you don't want to eat it for 10 days straight, you may want to halve or even quarter the recipe.

But definitely make it, you will not regret it.  Also, if you do try it and find it a little bland, I think adding some red sauce to the mixture would be delicious.  Maybe add 2 layers of red sauce into the mixture.  I'll let you know if I end up trying it!

White Enchiladas!

These were inspired by Pioneer Woman's White Chicken Enchiladas... but unfortunately, I didn't buy all the right ingredients, and ended up improvising.

2 cups cooked, shredded Turkey or Chicken (great for Thanksgiving leftovers!!)
2 cups Chicken Broth
8 whole corn flour tortillas (cafe style tortillas)
1 medium-large onion, diced
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 jar (4 oz) pimientos, diced, drained
1 tsp paprika
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1(8oz) container sour cream
2  cups Colby Pepperjack mix cheese (or you can use cheddar, monterey jack, colby, whatever you like)
Salt and Pepper to taste (mine didn't need this...)
Parsley

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Throw in your onions and saute for a minute or so.  Add the chicken, half the chilies, half the pimientos, and 1/2 tsp paprika.  Stir together.  Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth and stir.  Add cream and stir, allowing mixture to get hot and bubbly.  Turn off heat and sit aside.
In another large skillet, melt the butter.  Sprinkle in the flour, and whisk together, cooking over medium heat for one minute.  Pour in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth.  Whisk together and cook for 2 minutes.  Stir in the other half of the chiles and pimientos.  Reduce heat, stir in sour cream.  Add 1/2 cup grated cheese and stir to melt.  Add 1/2 tsp paprika.  Check the flavor and add salt and pepper if needed.
Spoon your chicken mixture in each of the tortillas, top with cheese, and roll up.  Place seam side down in a 9x13 baking dish.
Pour the cheese mixture over the tortillas, and top with whatever cheese you have left (or any other cheese you want to add).
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Once you take them out of the oven, sprinkle some parsley flakes over the top.
Serve with picante sauce, if you like.

My review:  These were delicious!  I love enchiladas, but don't like a lot of the red sauce.  This got rid of that, because the white sauce was awesome.  They were gooey, cheesy, and had a bit of a kick to them.  Great way to use up some leftover turkey!

Stuffed Shells

1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 box Jumbo Shells
30 oz. Ricotta Cheese
2 cups Shredded Mozzerella
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Eggs
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
1 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook shells according to package.  Drain and run cool water over them to cool.
Mix ricotta, half the mozzerella, parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl, using a fork.
Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish.
Stuff a spoonful of cheese mixture in each shell, and place in a single layer on the sauce.  Cover the shells with the remaining sauce, then the remaining mozzerella.
Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 35 minutes.
Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow cooling, and for the ricotta mixture to firm up.\

My review:  Yum! I always thought of stuffed shells being a lot of work, but they aren't at all.  And they are so worth it!  Delicious! Serve with garlic bread and a big green salad!  (and don't burn your garlic bread like I did...)

Chicken Cordon Bleu Wraps

This recipe makes 2-3 wraps.

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, chopped in bite size pieces or strips
4 tbsp dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
6 slices of thin sliced cooked deli ham
2 slices mozzerella cheese
2 slices swiss cheese
2-3 Burrito size tortillas

In a small skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook your chicken until cooked through.
Once it is cooked, spoon the dijon mustard over the chicken, and reduce to low heat.  Stir to mix the chicken up with the mustard.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Careful with the salt, the ham will add a salty taste to the wrap.
In a separate pan, heat up the ham.  You won't need to spray the pan with anything, just throw the ham on medium heat to let it get warm.  Once it's warmed up, remove the ham.
Place one burrito in the pan.  Place desired amount of ham (I prefer 3 slices, since it's thin-sliced) on the bottom.  Then, spoon 1/3-1/2 of the chicken over top.  If you like dijon mustard a lot,  you can add some more at this step.  It's up to you!  Top with one slice of each cheese, and wrap up.  Flip it over, so that the folded size is now on the heat.  This will melt your cheese.  Repeat with the 2nd (and possibly the 3rd) wrap.



My review:  This is a quick, easy sandwich I like to whip up for myself on weekends.  I always have chicken breasts in my freezer, so this is a go-to for me.  I love all the flavors mixed together.  You can also do this on a bun, if you prefer.   Leave the chicken breasts whole when cooking, add the dijon mustard, and top with ham and cheese on a kaiser roll.

Breakfast Burritos!

This makes 2 burritos, so adjust to fit your crowd.  I usually make enough for 2, then refrigerate half to have the next morning.  This particular one contains mushrooms, red and green peppers, turkey sausage, and tomato.  I don't think I've ever made them the same way twice!


2 eggs
3 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp season salt
Sausage, ham, or bacon (cooked)
Your choice of sliced and diced veggies: green pepper, red pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato, baked potato, broccoli
2 burrito size tortillas
Cheese, if desired (American or Cheddar Jack are my faves)
Salsa if desired

In a tablespoon of olive oil, saute your veggies.  While they are cooking, crack your eggs into a bowl.  Add milk, tabasco, and season salt.  Whisk those puppies until the yolks are broken and your egg mixture is fluffy.  When your veggies are close to being cooked, add in your choice of meat.  Let the meat and veggies heat up.  Once everything is heated, add in your egg mixture and scramble.  When your eggs are fully cooked, top with cheese.  After your cheese is melted, split in half on a warm tortilla (microwave for 10 seconds).  Roll up and enjoy! 

Tip:  Saute your veggies and cook the meat the night before.  This leaves less preparation for the morning, and you can get out the door faster!  You can chop everything up and refrigerate in a container.  In the morning, just throw into your omelet pan to heat up, and then add your eggs!

My review:  These are so good, and a lighter version than what you can find at a fast food restaurant, not to mention CHEAPER!  I usually use whatever leftover veggies I may have from the night before.  It's a nice quick breakfast to start your day!

Cheddar Broccoli Soup

1 can chicken broth
1 onion, diced thin (use whatever size you like, depending on how much of the onion flavor you want)
1/3 cup flour
1/2 stick butter
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups skim milk (or whatever milk you like)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
3-4 cups steamed broccoli (use fresh, you won't regret it!!!)

In a small saucepan, simmer the onions and chicken broth, until the onions are soft, which will take about 20 minutes.
Heat the milk in the microwave for a few minutes.
In a stock pot, melt the butter.  Once it's melted, add the flour and pepper.  Stir until combined.
Whisk in the warm milk.  Heat on medium high heat until thick, stirring the whole time.
Add in the chicken broth and onions, and stir to combine.
Add the cheese and broccoli, and stir again to combine.
Enjoy it!  Serve with french bread, or in bread bowls.


My review: I used skim milk and reduced fat cheeses in this, and could tell absolutely no difference. There's a ton of broccoli in this soup, but that's what made it good.  This and some french bread is all you need for a meal!  This soup was just what I needed on the coldest day of the year so far.  Yum!

Cheddar Chicken and Potatoes

This is another recipe from the most recent Food&Family. You will be seeing a lot of these. Get used to it!

6 slices bacon
4 chicken breasts
1 lb Potatoes O'Brien (potatoes with onion and pepper)thawed
1 cup cheddar cheese
Season Salt, salt, and pepper to taste

In a large skillet, cook the bacon. Remove from skillet to paper towel, and then chop into small pieces.
Make sure your skillet is on medium heat, and start cooking the chicken, which will take about 5 minutes on each side. once cooked through, remove them to a plate, and cover to keep warm. (I usually put mine in the microwave to stay warm, or use the warm setting on my oven, and throw them in there)
Now, add your potatoes to the skillet. I added some vegetable oil before throwing them in, because there's nothing worse than dry, burnt taters. Cook them up until they're heated, adding salt, pepper, and season salt until your desired taste. Add the chopped bacon in, when your potatoes are about 2 minutes from being done. Once your potatoes are heated through and crispy like you like them, get your chicken breasts back and throw them on top.
Then, cover the whole mound of deliciousness with cheddar cheese, and cover to melt.


My review: This was a good simple meal. I would love to try it with real potatoes, onions, and peppers. I think that would give it a much better flavor, but would take away the quick and simple part...

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Dinner

Every time I get Kraft Food&Family in the mail, it's like my bible for cooking for the next few weeks. I usually cook about 75-80% of the recipes in it, because they are simple, and usually delicious. This was no exception...

1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1/2 pound Velveeta Cheese, cubed
1 (10 oz) package frozen broccoli, thawed

Cook chicken in a skillet for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add the rice, cheese, and broccoli. Cover and remove from heat.
Let sit for 10 minutes.
Stir until cheese is completely melted and the mixture is well blended.


My review: This was DELICIOUS! Definitely a keeper. It was so easy, and one of those meals that is just wonderful for a cold day. The website recommends that instead a broccoli, a frozen vegetable medley would also work.