All American Chicken Pasta Salad

chk_pst_sal All American Chicken Pasta Salad - This meaty chicken pasta salad recipe is very hearty, and comes with it’s own salad dressing recipe, that is overflowing with fresh flavors! So quick and easy, it is one of the best ways to use up leftover chicken, while giving it a zesty, garlicky taste. Or simply, use the dressing for another fresh salad you may be making. We know you are going to love it!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make All American Chicken Pasta Salad

Basil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing:
4 lg Garlic cloves
2 T Dried basil
1 1/2 t Sugar
1 T Dry mustard
3 T Fresh lemon juice
6 T Red wine vinegar
2 t Kosher salt
1 t Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 c Olive oil

2 ea Zucchinis, halved lengthwise, 1/2-inch pieces
6 oz Dried fusilli pasta
3 Cooked chicken breast halves,1/2-inch cubes
2 md Tomatoes, diced
3 Green onions, chopped
12 Black olives
1/4 c Toasted pine nuts
1/2 c Grated fresh parm cheese

Directions to make All American Chicken Pasta Salad

Step 1:Basil Vinaigrette Dressing: Mince garlic in a food processor. Add 1 1/2T basil, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, 2t salt and 1t pepper. Process 10 seconds. With the machine running, drizzle in oil until slightly thickened. The vegetables and chicken will dilute the intense flavor of the dressing. Makes 1 3/4c.
Step 2:Steam zucchini 1 minute and drain. Cool under running water. Cook pasta al dente, cool under running water, drain and dry.
Step 3:In separate bowls, toss chicken, zucchini, pasta and tomatoes with 1/4 cup dressing each. Gently combine chicken, zucchini, pasta and green onions. Adjust seasonings and dressings to taste. Spoon salad onto a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and pine nuts on top. Pass cheese separately.

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Cheater Chicken Cacciatore

meat_cacc Cheater Chicken Cacciatore - This very simple, “cheater” chicken cacciatore recipe is a very convenient weeknight meal, especially when in a hurry. The delicious convenience comes from your basic box of macaroni and cheese dinner, add some fresh, colorful veggies for crunch, and leftover chicken for protein, and there you have a healthy, quick, and easy recipe that we guarantee kids will love!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheater Chicken Cacciatore

1 Box Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/4 Cup margarine
1/4 Cup milk
1 Cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 Cup chopped canned seasoned tomatoes
1/3 Cup chopped green pepper

** If you don’t have seasoned tomatoes on hand, add your own seasonings Eg: Garlic, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning

Directions to make Cheater Chicken Cacciatore

Step 1:Prepare Dinner as directed on package using margarine and milk. Stir in remaining ingredients

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Baked Chicken Casserole

meat2 Baked Chicken Casserole - This no fuss, baked chicken casserole recipe is as simple as simple can be, and has a little south of the border spice added to it. This meat recipe uses leftover, cooked chicken is oven baked with sauteed onion and garlic, veggies and jack cheese, until steaming hot and the cheese is bubbling, yummy!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Chicken Casserole

1 tablespoon oil
1 md onions, chopped
2 each garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup chicken, cooked, diced
8 oz frozen corn
2 oz olives, black, sliced
2/3 oz green chilies, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 lg bell peppers, various colours if you wish
1 cup cheese, jack, shredded

Directions to make Baked Chicken Casserole

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350. Cook onions and garlic in oil until soft. Turn off heat; mix in chicken, corn, olives, chilies, and pepper flakes.
Step 2:Remove tops from bell peppers, then slice in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, and arrange around edge of casserole. Add cheese to chicken mixture and move immediately to casserole. Bake 45 minutes.

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Fiery Hamburgers

meat Fiery Hamburgers - This Fix It Fast fiery spiced hamburger recipe is overflowing with distinct Tex Mex flavor. Chopped jalapeno peppers and exotic cumin are mixed into the ground beef before grilling, so the flavor is cooked right in. We topped them with some Monterey Jack cheese to finish them off, yummy!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 7-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fiery Hamburgers

1 lb Ground Beef, Lean
1 1/2 ts Jalapeno Peppers , chopped
1/2 ts Ground Cumin
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
1/4 c Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
4 sl Tomato
4 ea Hamburger Buns

Directions to make Fiery Hamburgers

Step 1:Combine ground beef, jalapeno peppers, cumin, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions; shape into 1/2 inch thick patties, 4 inches in diameter.
Step 2:Place patties on grid over medium coals. grill 7 to 9 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese on each burger 1 minute before end of cooking time.
Step 3:Place tomato slice on bun bottom; top each with grilled burger and cover with roll top.
Step 4:To check temperature, cautiously hold hand about 4 inches above coals, Medium coals will force removal of hand in 4 seconds.

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Baked Chicken Salad

meat1 Baked Chicken Salad - This fabulous, baked chicken salad recipe is as colorful and pretty as it is scrumptious! Lean, cooked chicken meat is combined with a medley of fresh, healthy ingredients, and topped with savory Swiss cheese, before being oven baked in, Less Than 30 Minutes”!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Chicken Salad

2 cup chicken, diced, cooked
2 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise, light
1/4 cup almonds, slivered
2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup bell pepper, green, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoon pimiento, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup swiss cheese, grated
2 cup potato chips, fat-free or reduced-fat, coarsely crushed 2 cup chicken, diced, cooked
2 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise, light
1/4 cup almonds, slivered
2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup bell pepper, green, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoon pimiento, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup swiss cheese, grated
2 cup potato chips, fat-free or reduced-fat, coarsely crushed

Directions to make Baked Chicken Salad

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart casserole with non-stick pan spray.
Step 2:Mix all the ingredients except the cheese and potato chips in a large bowl. Turn into the casserole. Top with the cheese and crushed potato chips.
Step 3:Bake about 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the salad is hot

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Easy Everything Quiche

meat1 Easy Everything Quiche - This excellent, easy, everything quiche recipe gets it’s name from it’s ingredients, a little bit of everything. A complete “Meal In One”, this quiche has two cheeses, bread, veggies, crunchy bacon, and even pasta. If you enjoy a meat quiche, them this is a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Egg, Bacon, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Easy Everything Quiche

1 (7-oz) or 1/2 lb pkg elbow macaroni,(2 cup), uncooked
6 sl To 8 sl bacon chopped
2 c Shredded american cheese
2 c Shredded monterey jack cheese
2 c Soft bread cubes
1 md Onion finely chopped
1 sm Green bell pepper finely chopped
4 Egg separated
2 c Milk
1 ts Salt
6 To 8 drop bottled hot pepper sauce
Red salsa (optional)

Directions to make Easy Everything Quiche

Step 1:Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:In medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. In large bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, cheeses, bread cubes, onion and green pepper. In medium bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, salt and hot pepper sauce. Add to macaroni mixture; mix well.
Step 3:In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into macaroni mixture. Put into buttered 12 inch quiche dish or a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place a shallow baking dish with 1-2 inches water on lowest rack of a 325 degree oven.
Step 4:Place quiche on center rack. Bake until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish as desired. Serve with salsa.

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Mexicala Meatloaf

meat1 Mexicala Meatloaf - This fiery, southern style meatloaf is deliciously distinct! We “fired” this one up with a little Mexican flavor giving it an exceptional cooking aroma, not to mention taste. Fresh chilis, salsa, corn, monteray jack cheese and cayenne are just some of the basic ingredients that make this simple, meat recipe really stand out.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 75 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Mexicala Meatloaf

2 lb Lean ground beef
1/4 c Onion, chopped
1/8 c Green pepper, chopped
1 t Salt
1 d Cayenne pepper
1/2 c Frozen whole-kernal corn
2 Green onions, chopped
1 t Southwest Seasoning’s Ajo Picante seasoning**
1/2 c Plain bread crumbs
2 lg Eggs
1/2 c Pace Picante sauce
2 1/2 tb Green chilis, chopped
1 c Monterey Jack cheese,shredded
1/4 c Black olives, sliced
1 c Chili sauce

** I used 1 teaspoon of Mexican seasoning as a substitution for the Ajo Picante seasoning — it tasted just fine. **

Directions to make Mexicala Meatloaf

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, frozen corn, green onion, Ajo Picante seasoning, bread crumbs, eggs, picante sauce, green chilies, cheese, olives and chili sauce. Mix well with your hands.
Step 2:Place into a greased 9- by 5-inch loaf pan and bake for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Easy Bacon and Broccoli Quiche

broc_quc Easy Bacon and Broccoli Quiche - Positively packed with crisp, crumbled bacon meat, and, garden green broccoli, this crustless quiche recipe is sensational! So conveniently quick and easy, you can enjoy it any time of day. Great for making friends and family feel special at brunches.

Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Beef, Broccoli
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Easy Bacon and Broccoli Quiche

4 slices bacon
4 eggs
1 cup half & half milk
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper

* Pre-cooked bacon makes it even quicker

Directions to make Easy Bacon and Broccoli Quiche

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon until crisp; set aside.
Step 2:Beat eggs with cream and cheese. Stir in broccoli, salt, garlic powder and lemon pepper. Crumble bacon.
Step 3:Stir 1/2 of bacon into egg mixture. Pour mixture into a 9inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway bet ween center and edge comes out clean. Top with remaining bacon. Top with remaining bacon.

Homestyle Cioppino

ciopp Homestyle Cioppino - Not only is this soup jam packed with meat, it has just as many chunky veggies, giving it that homestyle taste and appearance, with all those colors. And the good news, it tastes even better than you can imagine. Super quick and easy, absolutely anyone can make this soup.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Lobster, Shrimp, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Homestyle Cioppino

1/2 lb Sweet, Mild Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
2 tb Olive Oil
1 lg Onion, Chopped
1 md Green Bell Pepper, Coarsely chopped
1 lg Clove Garlic; Minced
32 oz Beef Broth, 2 16-oz Cans
28 oz Tomatoes, Chopped, Undrained
8 oz Tomato Sauce, 1 can
1/2 c Dry Red Wine
1 lb Medium Shrimp; Deveined And Shelled
1 1/2 c Zucchini, Sliced
1 c Carrots, Sliced
3/4 c Celery, Diagonally Sliced
2 md Lobster Tails; Cooked,Shelled, And Sliced Into -1/2-Inch Pieces
1 1/2 c Fusilli Pasta; Cooked And Drained
1/4 c Fresh Parsley,,Chopped
1/2 ts Dried Basil, Crushed
12 oz Jarlsberg Cheese,Shredded

Directions to make Homestyle Cioppino

Step 1:In a large saucepan, brown the sausage in the oil. Add the onion, Green Pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is transparent.
Step 2:Add the beef broth, tomatoes with the juice, tomato sauce, wine, shrimp, zucchini, carrots and celery. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp is cooked, about 10 minutes. Add the lobster, pasta, parsley, basil, cooking until heated through.
Step 3:TO SERVE: Spoon the soup into 8 individual ovenproof crocks. Evenly top each with the cheese. Broil, 4 to 5-inches from the heat source, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Meaty Mac and Cheese

mt_mc_chs Meaty Mac and Cheese - A classic meal, especially for kids, that got a hip new update! Simple, creamy, mac and cheese is a universal pasta favorite fo kids, so we enriched it with added ingredients, such as succulent ham meat and sweet pineapple, and believe it or not, we made it even better!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Ham , Pasta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Meaty Mac and Cheese

7 ounce pkg elbow macaroni
8 ounce jar processed American cheese
1 1/2 cups fully cooked ham, diced
8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup onion, finley chopped

Directions to make Meaty Mac and Cheese

Step 1:Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:Meanwhile, mix all other ingredients together, to make a cheese sauce.
Step 3:Stir in cheese sauce until combined. Add remaining ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve immediately.

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