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Chicken Divan Casserole

Chicken Divan Casserole

This Chicken Divan Casserole is one of my family’s favorite recipes.  It’s an all-in-one dinner which makes clean up really easy!

Chicken Divan Casserole

2 cups water
1 cup rice
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup (or homemade)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
fresh ground pepper
Panko bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Bring 2 cups water to a boil, add the rice, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  Add broccoli in the last 10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soups, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice and curry powder until blended and smooth.   Stir in the chicken, rice and broccoli and combine well.  Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.  Grind pepper over top and sprinkle with Panko crumbs.

Cover casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Chicken Divan Casserole

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Homemade Cream Of Chicken Soup Mix

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Mix

 

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Mix

Forget  the canned soups, now you can make your own homemade cream of chicken soup mix.  Just keep the powdered soup mix in an airtight container and whenever your recipe calls for Cream of chicken soup, just scoop out some of your homemade soup mix and quickly mix up just the right amount for your recipe. It’s less expensive than buying the canned soups and tastes great!

Cream of Chicken Soup Mix

 

Cream of Chicken Soup Mix Recipe:

1 cup non-fat dried milk powder
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup bouillon granules (if using cubes, crush into powder)
4 Tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Combine all ingredients in an airtight container, such as a Mason jar.  Keep in your pantry until ready to use.

To use, mix 1/3 cup of the soup mix with 1 1/4 cup water.  Cook until thickened.

For extra creamy, use half & half instead of the water and stir in 1 tablespoon butter after you’ve thickened it.

*You can do this in the microwave.  Whisk water and mix into a glass mixing bowl or large Pyrex measuring cup.  Microwave on high for 2 minutes, whisking every 30 – 45 seconds or until it’s thickened.

Try different flavors by switching the chicken bouillon for beef or other flavors.

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Mix

 

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Cheesy Manwich Chicken Pasta

 

Cheesy Manwich Chicken Pasta

Cheesy Manwich Chicken Pasta

This Cheesy Manwich Chicken Pasta recipe is super easy, zesty and flavorful and best of all, you cook it all in one pot – therefore, easy to clean up!  Everyone in the family loved it and it really couldn’t have been easier.  Give it a try, I promise you’ll like it!

4 chicken cutlets, or chopped chicken breast seasoned with
Adobo seasoning (or similar seasoned salt)
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 can Manwich Bold + 1 can water
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 pound of small dry pasta (I used bowtie)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Heat a small amount of butter in a deep sided skillet. Add onion and garlic and saute for one minute, then add seasoned chicken and saute for a couple of minutes.

Add chicken broth,  Manwich Bold Sloppy Joe Sauce, water, pasta and cilantro to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 25-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until well incorporated, reserving a handful to sprinkle on the top. Cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt, and stir.

I served this with ChiChi’s Sweet Corn Cake but you could make a homemade corn casserole which is essentially the same thing but better.

Enjoy this easy Chicken Manwich Chicken Pasta!

Cheesy Manwich Chicken Pasta

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Orange Cashew Chicken Recipe

Orange Cashew Chicken Recipe

 

Orange – Cashew Chicken

Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup flour
1 T flour
a couple dashes of paprika & garlic powder
2 T butter

Sauce:
1 cup orange juice
1 T cornstarch
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
fresh ground white pepper
1/4 cup orange marmalade

Veggies:
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms (drained) or use fresh sliced
2 T diced pimento (or fresh diced red bell pepper)

Toppings:
1/4 cup cashews
1 tsp sesame seeds

Directions:

Put flour, cornstarch, paprika and garlic powder in a large ziplock and mix around until blended.
Add chicken and toss until well coated.

Melt the butter in a large deep sided skillet or a wok. Add chicken (shake off excess flour) and stir fry until
chicken is golden brown and is done inside (firm when pressed on with spoon). Remove chicken to a bowl.

Whisk together the sauce ingredients and pour into the skillet. Add the veggies and stir until sauce thickens
and veggies are crisp tender. Stir in chicken and the toppings. Stir over steamed rice.

Orange Cashew Chicken Recipe

 

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Chicken Marsala Spaghetti

Chicken Marsala Spaghetti

This is a great, quick dinner recipe: Chicken Marsala Spaghetti.  I whipped this up in under 30 minutes.  Add some steamed broccoli and garlic bread and you’ve got a delicious, satisfying meal.  Here’s what you need to make Chicken Marsala Spaghetti and how to put it together.

Chicken Marsala Spaghetti Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 3/4″ thick cutlets
1 small onion, diced
1 small package fresh mushrooms, cleaned, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
dash of poultry seasoning
1/2 cup Marsala cooking wine
envelope of mushroom gravy mix
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons diced sun-dried tomatoes (jarred in oil but drained)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
8 oz dried spaghetti, broken in thirds and cooked according to pkg. directions

Chicken Marsala Spaghetti Instructions:

Heat olive oil in deep nonstick frying pan.  Sprinkle poultry seasoning on chicken cutlets and place in heated frying pan.  Add minced garlic and stir around chicken.  Cook over med-high heat until both sides are lightly browned.  Remove from pan.  De-glaze pan with wine and add the onions and mushrooms.  Simmer over medium heat until onions are tender.  Sprinkle the dry mushroom gravy mix over the onions & mushrooms.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and chicken broth.  Stir this into the frying pan, turn up the heat and stir until mixture becomes thickened.  Add the Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.  Add chicken and any juices from the chicken back into the pan.  Stir in the evaporated milk and the cooked spaghetti.  Taste it and if you want, add salt & pepper.

That’s it, an easy, delicious dinner that’s nice enough to serve to company yet simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner.  To round out your Chicken Marsala Spaghetti dinner, serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.

Hope you enjoy the Chicken Marsala Spaghetti Recipe!

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