Corn & Black Bean Chicken

I like to make dishes that are not only quick and easy but I also like to make enough for another meal. This recipe is doubled so it makes a enough for two meals. ENJOY!

Ingredients

2lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 pkg Taco Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp Tastefully Simple Fiesta Dip Mix (1/2 cap full - if you like it spicier add a whole cap full)
1 each green and red pepper, cut into strips
1 cup frozen corn
1 jar Tastefully Simple Corn & Black Bean Salsa
2 cup Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
Sour Cream


Easy To Make

TOSS chicken with taco seasoning and place in slow cooker. Stir in vegetables and salsa; cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).

STIR just before serving; top with cheese and if desired sour cream.

SERVE over rice with tossed salad and corn bread

DAY TWO: This dish freezes well so you can put half away for another meal or serve it the next day for lunch wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Comments are always welcomed....enjoy!

Pesto & Chicken Pasta

Ok, I admit it, so I'll just say it here....I'm Rachel, and I'm a DT&GP alcoholic!! I've been selling TS for 5 years and just in the past year I've become addicted to this delicious jar of goodness!! I've always used it on my roast but holy cow, its AMAZING on so much more!!

I don't know about you but I'm so busy now days I don't have time to think sometimes! That was the case last week! We had revival, my husband was off work and I several parties and business obligations to enjoy. I forgot to plan the menu one evening so I was in a rush when I realized it was 4:30 and we needed to leave at 5:30!! I created this recipe and let me just say...it was a huge hit!!

Ingredients:

1 Box Linguini Noodles
3 T Dried Tomato & Galic Pesto (made into pesto as directed on bottle)
1 T Garlic Garlic
2 T Butter
1 lb Cooked Chicken
2 T Seasoned Salt
Diced Tomatoes
Whole Black Olives
Shredded Cheese (I used an Italian blend of cheese)
Garlic Bread

Cook and drain linguini noodles

Add pesto mix to noodles, mix well

Cook chicken with butter, Seasoned Salt & Garlic Garlic until done. Add tomatoes and olives to chicken and warm

Mix all ingredients together

Plate and top with cheese

ENJOY!!!

Smothered Steak

On Sunday I like to cook in my crock pot....well really any day I like to cook in the crock pot. I love it because I just put it in and walk away until time to serve. I also love cooking with the crock pot in the summer because it keeps the heat out of the kitchen. Over the past few weeks I've had a few people ask if I've ever made smothered steak and I've promised you I would post it when I made it next. I hate cooking on Sunday, so whatever I fix its usually a very simple.

I ran out of crock pot liners so I was bummed about that today. If you enjoy crock pot cooking you'll love the liners, they make clean up super simple!! Now on to the steak.....

Ingredients

2lb - Round Steak
1 - Small Onion cut in Rings
2 - Package Brown Gravy Mix
2 - Jars of Mushrooms or 6 Fresh Mushrooms cut in slices
Seasoned Salt
Garlic Garlic
Onion Onion

I don't pre brown my meat when cooking in a crock pot. The crock pot does not dry out meat so I just skip this step.

• Season the meat on both sides and put to the side.
  




• Mix brown gravy mix according to package instructions; however, only use half the water. The steaks will draw moisture in the crock pot and add more liquid. Don't cook gravy just add the water, mix well and set to the side

Layer ingredients in the crock pot....seasoned meat, onion, mushrooms...repeat

Once layers are finished pour brown gravy over the top
I wanted this ready for lunch so I turned the crock pot on high and cooked for 4 hours. For slower cooking turn it on low and cook 8-10 hours.

When we came home I placed a few potatoes in the microwave, green beans in the microwave and within about 20 minutes of being home we had a great lunch with a cool kitchen and easy clean up! Now that's what I call a quick and easy Sunday lunch!


The steak was so tender you could cut it with a fork!
And the Tastefully Simple seasonings made it mouth watering!!

Chicken Spaghetti

I love this recipe! When Mark and I were first married we were on a tight budget and this was created with the left-overs. Its so easy. If you want to freeze it for later date just don't add the cheese. When you thaw it, add the cheese and its even better the second time around. This recipe is for one batch so if making two just double. This will make a large serving in a 9x13 baking dish. Great for a potluck meal and great to fix the night before then a meal is ready for the next day. Although you can place this in the oven I like to layer with cheese in my slow-cooker. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Ingredients

2lb Boneless Chicken Breast, cooked & chopped

2 tsp Seasoned Salt

16oz Spaghetti Noodles, cooked & drained (see not in recipe below)

4 Chicken Bouillon Cubes

1 Green Pepper, chopped

1 tsp Onion Onion

1/2 tsp Garlic Garlic

1 cup Celery, chopped

1 cup Carrots, chopped

1 large can of Cream of Mushroom Soup

2 small cans Cream of Celery

1 jar Pimentos (optional)

2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Prepare...

Saute green peppers, onion onion, garlic garlic, pimentos and celery with 1 bouillon cube until tender. After tender add soups and mix well. Set to the side.

Cook chicken until tender. I like to season mine with seasoned salt for flavoring. Cut into bite size peaces.

Cook spaghetti with remaining bouillon cubes. Don't cook all the way because it will continue to cook in the oven or crock-pot. Drain but save 1/2 cup liquid. Add spaghetti to large mixing bowl.

In small bowl add soup mixture and chicken broth and mix well

Add to spaghetti noodles and mix together.

Sprinkle cheese on top.

Pour into buttered baking dish.

Bake 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until cheese is melted and hot.

You can also place this in your crock-pot, cook on low for 4-6 hours. Don't forget your slow-cooker liner for easy clean up!

What I Like To Serve With It...

Steamed Broccoli

Garlic Bread

Taco Chicken

Taco Chicken

One of my favorite meals is Taco Chicken! I love easy meals and since its summer, I love meals that don't require a lot of kitchen time or heat! I hope you enjoy this yummy meal too!

Ingredients

3lb Boneless Chicken Breast

1 pkg Tempting Taco Cheese Ball Seasoning

2 tbsp Olive Oil

Chopped Lettuce

Diced Tomato

2 cups Sliced Cheese

Sour Cream

Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Season the chicken with the taco seasoning and set to the side

In a skillet heat Olive Oil and saute chicken until done

• After chicken is done top with cheese then add to a plate of lettuce & tomatoes




• Top with salsa, sour cream and if desired more cheese

I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my family enjoys it!

Chicken Quesadillas

The last time I was in need of a quick meal I was in the store and picked up a bag of frozen Chicken Quesadillas. When I cooked them I was sickened at the brown mush that was inside. It was a name brand but nothing I would want to serve my family. So, again I found myself needing a quick and easy meal as we've been on the run all day. So on the menu this evening, homemade Chicken Quesadillas. I love keeping cooked cubed chicken in the freezer for quick meals and today I was glad I could just pull out a bag and have a much better meal for my family. It saved me $20 from getting fast food and much tastier too. Hope you enjoy these!

2lb Cooked Chicken Breast-Seasoned with TS Seasoned Salt
4 c Shredded Cheese any flavor
Bushes Grillin' Beans - I used the Texas Ranchero
10 Four Tortilla Shells
Pam Cooking Spray
Prepared Fiesta Dip

Warm griddle and spray with Pam
Place Tortilla on Griddle
Add toppings in order - cheese, beans, chicken, cheese
Add additional tortilla shell on top and gently push down
Spray tortilla with cooking spray
Flip when both shells are browned slightly
Slice with pizza cutter

Use prepared Fiesta Dip for dipping and....
ENJOY!!