Rich'n' Cheesy Macaroni

by wwww.Tasteofhome.com

6-8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients
2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups milk
8 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1-1/3 cups 4% cottage cheese
2/3 cup sour cream
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (Ill probably just used crushed Ritz Crackers)

Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Pour over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Paneras Cream Cheese Potatoe Soup

by Recipezaar.com


SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into chunks

Directions
1Combine broth, potatoes, onion, and spices.
2Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender.
3Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening.
4Reduce to low heat.
5Add cream cheese.
6Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.

Bourbon Chicken

by Recipezaar.com

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-2 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce

Directions
1Heat oil in a large skillet.
2Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
3Remove chicken.
4Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
5Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
6Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.

Simply Sour Cream Enchiladas

I found this recipe on the Mom's board I belong to! Some people have suggested adding taco seasoning to the sauce mixture. I will probably take that advice!

45 min | 25 min prep

SERVES 8

1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, softened
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese, divided
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (I used Rotel)

In frypan, cook chicken and onion together in oil over medium-high heat until chicken is just done.
Divide cooked chicken evenly between 8 tortillas; add 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese to each tortilla.
Roll enchiladas and place seam-side down in 9x13" baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with no-stick cooking spray.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in flour to make a roux; stir and cook until bubbly; gradually whisk in chicken broth then bring to boiling, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and green chiles; pour sauce evenly over enchiladas.
Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese (baking dish may be double-wrapped and frozen at this point) and bake at 400° for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce near edges of baking dish is bubbly

Chicken & Bacon Pasta

This is another recipe I got from Taste & Tell blog.

serves 8 - 10

6 chicken breast halves
1 12-ounce bottle Lawry's Mesquite marinade
1 pound bacon, cooked and diced
3 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for the top
1 pound small cut pasta, cooked and drained
a few handfuls of frozen peas

Put the chicken breasts and the marinade in a crockpot. Cook until chicken is done - about 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low. When cooked, cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks.

In a large pan, combine the cream, pepper, butter, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium heat until combined and thickened.

Combine the pasta, bacon, chicken and sauce. Toss in the frozen peas and stir to combine everything. Pour into a baking dish (you might need 2 dishes, because this makes A LOT!), top with more Parmesan, and cook in a 350F oven until the cheese is melted.

Three Cheese & Chicken Stuffed Shells

I got this recipe from a blog a follow, taste & tell. Which she got from allrecipes.com


Serves 4

6 ounces large shell pasta
1 chicken breast half, cooked and diced
8 ounces ricotta cheese
3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream
3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup spaghetti sauce

Preheat oven to 350F.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water, then add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine chicken, ricotta cheese, 2 ounces of mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, bread crumbs, parsley and salt and pepper. Mix well.

Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray and cover the bottom of the dish with a thin layer of spaghetti sauce. Fill each large shell with the chicken/cheese mixture and place in the dish. Cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

Bake in the preheated oven uncovered for 40 minutes; serve warm.

Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings

I havent tried this one yet either but it looks simple and delish! Here is the link to the recipe...check out the first review..it seems to be helpful! Ill let you know when I try this!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-and-Dumplings/Detail.aspx?prop31=5.

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

DIRECTIONS
Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole

This is another recipe I found on Lauren's Kitchen blog. You can find a link to her page under blogs I follow!
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
burger seasoning to taste
a few shakes of Worchestire sauce
1/2 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
3/4 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Bake french fries on baking sheet for 10 minutes while preparing beef.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally until beef is no longer pink. Drain off excess grease, and add seasonings and Worchestire sauce.

Return to the heat, and stir in the mushroom and cheese soups until well blended. Heat through, and remove from stove. Transfer the mixture to a 8x8 inch baking dish. Cover the ground beef mixture with a layer of partially cooked French fries.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven (mine took much less - maybe only 15 minutes?). When the fries are golden brown, remove the casserole from the oven, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Return to the oven, and bake just until cheese has melted.

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbque

I have a feeling Dustin will really like this one. I will probably add some green pepper and onion to it though!

INGREDIENTS
6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS
Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbeque sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.

Tangy Slow Cooker Pork Roast

This was a hit! I cooked it for Dustin & Sarah and they moved loved it. I sent home the rest for Matt and he ate it up! The only thing I did different was put my onions in and the added potatoes around the roast. Next time I will add carrots to it. It turned out great! I shredded the whole roast at the end also. If you have any leftovers you can eat it as is or add the meat to hoagie buns. Oh and I didnt have boneless pork roast and that worked just fine.

INGREDIENTS
1 large onion, sliced
2 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste

DIRECTIONS
Arrange onion slices evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker, and then place the roast on top of the onion. In a bowl, mix together water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and hot sauce; pour over roast.
Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions
In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the beans, broth, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and cream.

Penne Gorgonzola w/ Chicken

Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and minced fresh parsley

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted.
Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley. Yield: 8 servings.

Tex Mex Bake

Ingredients
1 bag success white rice
1 (10oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 lb ground beef
4 c. crushed tortilla chips
1 can chili beans
1 lb cubed cheddar cheese

Directions
Pre-heat oven @ 350. Spray 9x13 dish. Combine rice & ground beef cook. Cover dish w/ chips. Layer 1/2 of cheese over chips. Top w/ bean & rice/tomatoes/beef mix. Top w/ remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 15mins. Garnish w/ sour cream, lettuce, ect.

Hearty Chicken & Noodle Casserole

We tried this and Dustin said it was a keeper. Its super easy and good!

Ingredients
1 can (10 3/4) Campbells Condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. milk
1 c. frozen mixed veggies
2 c. cubed cooked chicken
2 c. med. egg noodles cooked, dranied
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 400. Stir the soup, milk, veggies, chicken, noodles, parmesan cheese & black pepper in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Bake 25mins or until bubbling. Stir & top with cheese

Spaghetti w/ Zesty Bolognese

Ingredients
1 small onion
1/4 c. Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb ground beef
1 can (15oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes
2 Tbs Cream Cheese
3/4 lb spaghetti uncooked
1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese

Directions
Cook & stir onions in dressing in large skillet on med heat until tender. Increase heat to med/high. Add meat: cook on med/high heat until brown. Stir frequently: Stir in tomato sauce & tomatoes. Bring to a boil: simmer on med/low for 15mins. Stir occasionally.
Cook noodles.
Remove sauce from heat. Add cream cheese. Stir until melted. Drain pasta top w/ sauce & parmesan cheese.