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Smoky Chicken Au Gratin Potato Casserole

Catherine — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:27:38 +0000

Cheesy, potato’y, chicken goodness… this quick and easy recipe will make dinner a snap.

1 box (4.9 oz size) au gratin potatoes

1 1/4 cups boiling water

1/4 cup milk

1 Tbsp butter, melted

1/4 cup finely diced onion

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

smoked paprika

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a shallow casserole dish.

In a large bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients, then turn into the casserole dish.

Sprinkle the diced onion over evenly.

Arrange the shredded chicken evenly over the top, then sprinkle with smoked paprika.

Shake dish to help settle the chicken into the mixture a little.

Cover tightly and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for 10 more minutes.

Remove and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Will serve 4 to 6.

Smoked Chicken Barbecue – Crockpot

Catherine — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:22:51 +0000

This easy & quick chicken disk can be tossed together before you leave the house in the morning. You’ll return home to dinner that’s ready to eat! Throw in a side of corn bread and you’ve got a meal the whole family will enjoy!

1 Tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp kosher salt

8 chicken pieces, your choice, bones and skin removed

1 medium onion, diced

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

Put the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and stir together. Add chicken pieces and toss with the dry spices until coated well.

Put onion in crockpot, sprinkle the vinegar over, then pour the crushed tomatoes over the top.

Arrange the chicken evenly over the top, then sprinkle whatever remains of the spices from the bowl over the top of the chicken.

Turn crockpot on LOW, cover, and cook for 7 to 8 hours or until chicken is tender.

Weeknight Mixed Veggie Beef Stew – Crockpot

Catherine — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 17:12:07 +0000

This recipe is crazy-easy to plan ahead and have ready to go when you get home. Perfect for a week night meal when you don’t want to have to “cook.” (And who doesn’t love warm beef stew on a chilly night?)

2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed small

1 can (28 oz) peeled tomatoes, chopped

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

1 pkt (2 oz) dry onion soup mix

1 box (26 oz) beef stock

1 cup water

1 bag (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables (your choice)

In large skillet, brown beef, then put in crockpot.

Add all remaining ingredients to crockpot and stir to combine.

Set crockpot heat on LOW, cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours.

Will serve 4 to 6.