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We eat a lot of chicken in this house; at least 3-4 times a week.  So coming up with different ways to cook it, different tastes, and recipes for the leftovers is always a challenge.

I have been making this for a number of years and it is always gone, no leftovers.  I vary the recipe depending on what spices, how much chicken I have left over, vegetables and cheeses.

I have never made the same recipe twice, so it is new everytime!

Ingredients:

3 lb frying chicken
1 10oz pkgs. frozen broccoli or 2 bunches fresh
1 cup mayonnaise
1 103/4 oz can condensed chicken soup
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 c bread crumbs
1 Tbsp melted butter

Stew chicken; cool and bone.  Steam broccoli until tender; drain

Grease an 11×7 inch casserole.  Place chicken on the bottom, broccoli on top.  Combine mayonnaise, soup, curry powder and lemon juice.  Pour over broccoli.  Sprinkle with and mixture of cheese and bread crumbs combined with butter.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Serve with a good French or Italian bread.

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I like simple recipes. Recipes that don’t take hours to cook, a lot of ingredients and uses household items we already have.

I am sure some of you know this method of cooking chicken, but for those of you who don’t…well I will just say you are missing a wonderful way to cook chicken. Whether you like chicken breasts, thighs, or legs this recipe is good with all. I like to de-bone my pieces first, it makes it easier to eat when it is done.

For years I cooked chicken breasts only to have them come out dry 9 out of 10 times. They were barely edible. Now I can’t cook enough of them!

Here is the simple recipe:

Chicken pieces (de-boned)
1 Jar of your favorite salsa
1 package of shredded cheese of your choice (I prefer Colby Jack)
Oil

My seasoning (recipe below)
Heat oven to 325 degrees

Pat dry all your pieces and liberally sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Place in a hot skillet to fry until each side is lightly browned.

Place the partially cooked pieces in a oven safe pan and cover with salsa, and cheese. Place in heated oven for 30 minutes.

I serve mine with sour cream, garden salad, and sometimes flour tortillas on the side.

My seasoning:

Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder

Mix together and store in airtight container.

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I am always on the lookout for tasty pasta dishes.  This is one that the whole family will enjoy.  I did not make mine with Prosciutto, but a domestic ham sliced very thin.   Try it as a side dish and you will not be disapppointed! Best of all you can make it before ahead of time and the flavors just get better!

Ingredients

* 2-2/3  cups dried bow ties, penne, or ziti (8 ounces)
* 2  medium onions, cut into thin wedges, or 5 medium leeks, sliced
* 2  cloves garlic, minced
* 1  tablespoon butter or margarine
* 1/4  cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2  teaspoon anise seeds, crushed
* 1-3/4  cups milk
* 1-1/2  cups chicken broth
* 1/4  cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1  10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
* 2  ounces prosciutto, cut into thin bite-size strips
* 1  medium tomato, seeded and chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain; rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again.

2. In a large saucepan cook onion and garlic, covered, in hot butter about 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and anise seeds. Add the milk and chicken broth all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in the cooked pasta, spinach, and prosciutto. Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart casserole.

3. Bake, covered, in a 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand about 5 minutes. To serve, stir gently and top with chopped tomato.

4. Makes 6 servings

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Perfect for potlucks or dinner tonight, this casserole features a cheesy topping and layers of ground beef, noodles, spinach, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

* 3 cups dried medium noodles (6 ounces)
* 1 pound ground beef
* 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
* 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
* 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
* 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Directions

1. Grease a 2-quart casserole or a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook beef until brown. Drain off fat. Stir tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

3. In a medium mixing bowl beat together the sour cream and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in milk and onion. In prepared casserole or baking dish, layer half of the noodles (about 2 cups), half of the meat mixture (about 1 1/2 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (about 1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with the remaining meat mixture and noodles. Cover and chill remaining cream cheese mixture until needed.

4. Cover casserole or baking dish with lightly greased foil. Bake in 350 degree F oven about 45 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

5. Makes 8 servings

6. Make-ahead directions: Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cover with lightly greased foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream-cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.�Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before baking.

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