Barbeque Chicken pizza

1 package of Pillsbury Pizza Dough
1/2 bottle of your favorite Barbeque sauce
1 package of Grilled Chicken already cooked (or left over grilled chicken)
sliced red onion
*any other toppings you prefer

Roll out dough on pan- I prefer stones. Bake at 350* for about 8 minutes.
Then spread sauce on dough. Add chicken and other toppings, leaving cheese last.

Bake again until crust it brown & cheese is melted!

Serve with a fresh salad.

*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*

Indoor grilled chicken

Well, it is too cold right now to grill so I LOVE my grill pan. I use it at least once a week!! The one I have is very good quality from Pampered Chef- in fact I would NEVER buy something this expensive for myself.....so I had a show and got it for 60% off!!

I do however take a boneless skinless chicken breasts from the freezer and in 45 minutes it is on the table. Cook them on medium-high for 30-45 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes. I seasoned my Chicken with Lemon Pepper seasoning, salt & pepper. Then took a fresh lemon and squeezed it on top to give it a juicy lemon tangy taste.

For different taste I also flavor with barbque sauce, and cajun seasoning, garlic, or anyway you like your chicken. Today I did the Lemon Pepper- because it went better with the sides.

In this meal I had Alfredo, broccoli, fresh salad (not pictured) and fresh french bread.

*Rating...4 trips back to the kitchen*

Do you have a grill pan?? What do you season your chicken with??

Chicken & Poppy Seed

This is an easy recipe- one that is very warm and creamy for a cold day.

Preheat oven to 350*

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts- cooked & shredded
1 can of cream of chicken (or 2 cans and omit mushroom soup)
1 can of cream of mushroom
16 ounces of Sour cream
2 1/2 Tbsp Poppy seeds
1/2 cup melted butter
3 cups of crushed Ritz crackers (about 1/2 a box- once crushed)

Mix chicken, soup, sour cream, 1 1/2 Tbsp Poppy seeds, and 1 1/2 cups of crackers in a bowl. Pour into a 13x9 dish. Put remaining poppy seeds & crackers on top. Then melt butter and pour over top of casserole.

Bake for 30 minutes at 350*

I serve with green beans & fresh salad.

*Rating...3 trips back to the kitchen*

Chicken Noodle Soup

Love to make this for New Mother's- not spicy, and makes enough to last a few meals. Perfect for the ill ones in your house too!! You can always make a large pot then freeze half- for later. Makes a large amount!!

6 Chicken Breasts
1 onion peeled
3 bouillon cubes
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1tsp garlic salt
salt & pepper to taste

Boil together for 1 hour. Take onion out- discard. Drain chicken and broth through a strainer keeping BROTH!! Let chicken cool- and cut into chunks.

1 large package of Egg noodles
2 cans of carrots
1/2 stick of butter
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 cup graded Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp parsley flakes

Add broth back to large pot and allow to come to rolling boil. Add noodles- cook until soft. Reduce heat to low. Then add all remaining ingredients- leaving cheese for last. *be careful not to let cheese melt on bottom of pot*
Add chicken and simmer for 45 minutes.

*Rating...5 trips back to the Kitchen*

Homemade Pizza by Kids

We love to make Homemade Pizza!! The kids LOVE to Help. Here is what the kids like the most. My Niece A.G. helped us this day!

1 package of Pillsbury Pizza Dough (in the section with biscuits & crescent rolls)

1 jar- of Organic Spaghetti Sauce (you will only use half the jar)

1 package of Oscar Meyer Deli Chicken strips

16 ounces of fresh graded mozzarella cheese

1 bell pepper (thinly sliced)

1 Roma tomato (thinly sliced)

1 small can of sliced black olives

(you can add any more or omit any of the ingredients for your taste)

I only Bake on STONES....so, I like to add a little of cornmeal on bottom of stone before you add dough- it helps it to stick and not slide while you roll out dough.

Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes at 350*

Remove dough and let cool- especially if kids are helping. Then add tomato sauce and vegetables. Top with cheese.

Place back in oven- until cheese is completely melted and crust is lightly golden brown.

*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*

Kids love the fact they help create their own pizza. For mini pizzas you can substitute a can on 8 Jumbo Biscuits. This is a great idea for a slumber party- to have each child make their own pizza!! My mom did this for us....glad I can continue the fun tradition!!

Broccoli & Chicken Casserole

Another one of my husband's favorites- My mother-in-law gave me when we first got married.


Preheat oven to 350*

1 Large Bag of Frozen Broccoli
3 Chicken Breasts- boil until cooked tender, then cool
1 can of Mushroom ( I use Cream of Chicken if I am out of mushroom)
1 cup of Mayo
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp curry powder
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
4-6 slices of toast- buttered

Put broccoli and just enough water to fill bottom of dish- place in microwave save bowl or 13x9 dish (if it will fit). Microwave on high for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender enough to cut with fork. (or follow directions on bag to cook broccoli) Let warm, then drain water.

Take chicken and shred- sprinkle on top of broccoli. In a separate bowl mix- soup, mayo, curry powder & lemon juice. Spread on top of chicken.

Top with cheese. Then take toast buttered fresh from toaster & cut into 1/2 inch pieces ( I stack all of them and cut then up) And lay toast on top.

Bake at 350* for 30 minutes

*Rating...3 trips back to the kitchen*

Chicken Taco Soup

Great for a cold day!! This recipe is big enough to feed an army!! You can use less chicken & 1 can of beans, tomatoes & corn for smaller pot. I usually freeze half- or send a pot to the neighbors!!

3-4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 container of Chicken Broth (SAVE)

2 chicken bouillon cubes

1 small onion

2 cans of pinto beans (drained)

2 cans of red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)

2 cans of great northern beans (drained)

1 can of whole kernel corn (drained)

2 cans of Rotel

1 package of taco seasoning

1 package of hidden valley ranch dressing

Cook chicken & onion in broth (might need to add a few cups of water) and boil until chicken is done. Remove chicken & onion....drain broth but SAVE broth!!

Pour broth back into soup pot and cook on High combining the seasoning packages. Then add all beans, corn & tomatoes.

Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. When it reaches a boil- lower heat to LOW. Simmer until ready to serve.

I top mine with fresh graded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream!!

*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*