| I like to crock pot meat on Monday and then | | | | Cook Time 10 minutes, Prep Time 10 minutes |
| serve it several different ways throughout the | | | | Serves 4 |
| week. This basic chicken done with the crock pot | | | | 2 large chicken breasts cooked |
| transforms itself into a broccoli casserole, a basil | | | | 3 cups bow tie pasta (8 oz.) |
| pasta, a Caesar salad, a tortilla soup and a white | | | | 1 jar alfredo sauce (approx. 1 lb)milk (optional) |
| bean chili in less than 10 minutes per day. For the | | | | 4 medium fresh tomatoes (when tomatoes aren't |
| chicken, just place 10 frozen chicken breasts in | | | | in season, I substitute roasted red peppers for |
| crock pot and cover with chicken broth (one large | | | | the tomatoes) |
| can or three small - add extra water if needed to | | | | 6 leaves fresh basil |
| cover) and heat on high 6-8 hours or low 8-10 | | | | Add the pasta to boiling water (10 minutes) |
| hours*. Chicken will be so tender that it will be | | | | Heat the alfredo sauce in the microwave (5 |
| easy to cut with a butter knife or shred it with | | | | minutes on medium heat - although microwaves |
| two forks. (*3-4 on low or 5-6 on high if fully | | | | differ) |
| thawed) | | | | Add milk to sauce if you prefer thinner sauce (I |
| Monday's Chicken Broccoli Rice - great separate | | | | do!) |
| or as a casserole | | | | Chop the chicken, basil and the tomatoes |
| Cook Time: 30 minutes, Prep time: 15 minutes | | | | Drain the pasta |
| (just to cook the flavored rice), Serves 4 | | | | Combine all ingredients |
| A. 1 pkg. Rice-a-Roni chicken flavor (strongly | | | | Thursday's White Bean Chili - a Tasty Variation to |
| recommend for flavor) | | | | Standard Chili |
| B. 2 large chicken breasts, 1 pkg. frozen chopped | | | | Cook Time: 10 minutes, Prep time: 10 minutes |
| broccoli pieces cooked | | | | Serves 4 |
| C. 1 can cream of chicken soup and 1 cup grated | | | | 2 large chicken breasts - cooked and shredded or |
| sharp cheese | | | | chopped |
| If cooking as a casserole, combine A, B and C | | | | 1 (16 oz.) can white beans |
| with the cheese as the ingredient on top. Bake in | | | | 1 (16 oz.) can corn |
| casserole dish at 350 until heated through - about | | | | 1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes |
| 30 minutes. If not eating as a casserole, just | | | | 1 small cans chopped green chilis, drained |
| combine A and B, add salt and pepper to taste, | | | | 1 clove garlic |
| and microwave as needed. | | | | 1 medium onion, chopped |
| Tuesday's Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe - So Easy | | | | 1 T vegetable oil |
| and So Good | | | | 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix |
| Cook Time: 5 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes | | | | 1 envelope taco seasoning mix |
| Serves: 4 | | | | In saucepan, saute onion in vegetable oil until |
| 2 chicken breasts cooked | | | | browned. Combine all remaining ingredients until |
| 1 can chicken broth | | | | heated through. Serve with crusty bread or tortilla |
| 1 can V8 juice | | | | chips. |
| 1 can cheddar cheese soup | | | | Friday's Chicken Caesar Salad - it's the weekend! |
| 1 can corn | | | | Cook time: 0 minutes, Prep Time: 2 Minutes, |
| 1 can black beans | | | | Serves 4 |
| 1/3 pack taco seasoning mixchopped up tortilla | | | | 1-2 Chicken Breasts - chopped |
| chips (to sprinkle on top once cooked)optional: | | | | 2 bags Caesar salad mix includes shredded |
| roasted red pepper to taste, cooked rice | | | | parmesan, croutons, dressing |
| Since the chicken is cooked, the instructions are | | | | Salt and pepper to taste |
| as simple as: | | | | Add salt and pepper to taste on chicken. Combine |
| 1. Open cans | | | | remaining ingredients. Serve with crusty bread and |
| 2. Heat on stove over medium heat | | | | leftover chili from Thursday, or with a good |
| 3. Serve with chopped up tortilla chips on top | | | | take-out pizza! |
| I like the 90 second microwavable rice from Uncle | | | | For more of my simple versatile recipes and |
| Bens because my husband can add it to his but I | | | | cooking tips, go to An inviting place for sugar and |
| prefer it without. | | | | honey glazed baked ham, dinners, gifts and clever |
| Wednesday Chicken Basil Pasta - best with fresh | | | | conversation. |
| herbs and tomatoes from the garden | | | | |