Monday, November 15, 2010

Menu Monday

Monday: Work; Wendy's Value Menu and then This.
Tuesday: Costa Vida
Wednesday: Soft Tacos
Thursday: Russian Chicken done with Peach Jam {Thanks Kristi!!}
Friday: Chicken Tetrazzini
Saturday: Turkey Steak and Tortellini with Jason's Special Sauce
Sunday: Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

The week was hectic. The End.

Friday, November 12, 2010

White Chicken Chili

2 cans white beans with juice
1 can chicken broth
2 cups cheese {Pepper Jack or Monterrey Jack}
1/2 an onion - minced
2 chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
1 can mild green chilies
1 Tbs cumin
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 Tbs chili powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper

Directions

Combine ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high 2 -3 hours.

sidenote: not my favorite.  I didn't like the taste the green chilies gave, they kind of took over, do you have a favorite white chili recipe you can share with me??  ALTHOUGH! My kids and husband loved this.

a Menu {from last week}

Monday: Grilled Ham n Cheese and left over Soup
Tuesday: Heavenly Chicken Pasta
Wednesday: Baked Potato Bar
Thursday: Frozen Totino Pizzas
Friday: Homemade Mac and Cheese and Hot Dogs
Saturday: Left Overs
Sunday: Homemade Chicken Noodle and Cheesy Broccoli Soup at Thompson's

Can you recall your last weeks menu if you haven't written it down?  I can't!!!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Heavenly Chicken Pasta


4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup Italian Dressing
1 can sliced mushrooms
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Mix cream cheese, soup, dressing and mushrooms until well blended; pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours).

Cook pasta as directed on package about 15 minutes before chicken is done; drain.

Serve topped with chicken mixture and parsley.

Menu Monday

Last Week was yummy...

Monday: Turkey Steak and Baked Potato
Tuesday: Left Overs
Wednesday: Corn Dogs
Thursday: Pasta E. Fagioli
Friday: Chicken Crescents
Saturday: White Chicken Chili
Sunday: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Peas

Growing up my Mom and Dad always made Chili on Halloween.  I was missing that tradition and think I just might keep it up.  What did you have for dinner on Halloween?