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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

This is one of those classic recipes that gets passed around because it is so good.  There are a million different variations.

I like this crockpot version.  The chicken and veggies cook in the crockpot and the spaghetti and cheese get added later.  It splits the meal prep into two easy parts and makes dinner fit into your day.

The next time I make this, I’m planning to add a can of diced green chilies and a can of drained, diced tomatoes.  Or maybe just a can of tomatoes and green chilies.  I kept it simple this time, and it’s good either way.  Change it up to suit your family and what you have on hand in the pantry.

Here’s what you’ll need:   [Read more…] about Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Green Chile Chicken Casserole

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This recipe for Green Chile Chicken Casserole from Kim looks like a new family favorite!

“Mash-Ups” have been popular recently. It is when you take two different dishes and combine them into one, for example, a brownie + cookie = “brookie”.  I’m calling this Green Chile Chicken Casserole a mash-up of sorts. I was in the mood for some comfort food, and could not decide between Chicken Casserole and Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas. I decided a would kind of smoosh (technical cooking term) the two together!

Green Chile Chicken Casserole EAH

The end result was quite tasty and the comfort food I was looking for. My version isn’t spicy, so it’s great for the kids too, however, you could certainly bump up the heat if desired. Rotisserie chicken is great for dish, because the chicken is already seasoned and flavorful. Also, the slow cooker can be used to cook your chicken during the day, then it’s ready to use at dinner.

Green Chile Chicken Casserole

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Green Chile Chicken Casserole

A little twist on the classic chicken casserole. Green chiles, sour cream and buttery crackers make this the ultimate comfort food!
Author: Kim M

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. 6 cups chicken, cooked, shredded & seasoned if not using Rotisserie chicken*
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup or homemade equivalent
  • 1 can green chiles add more for stonger green chile flavor
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 sleeve Ritz or equivalent crackers, crushed
  • 1/2-1 cup Mexican blend cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • *I used salt pepper, and just a sprinkle of cumin and chili powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish lightly with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken to the casserole dish in an even layer.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken, green chiles, chicken broth and sour cream.
  • Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Top with cheese if desired.
  • Sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over casserole.
  • Pour melted butter over the crackers.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Kim M. is a contributing writer for Eat at Home, as well as the mom behind the mayhem at Makin’ it Mo’Betta. There you will find kid-friendly recipes, quick and easy meals, and an embarrassing number of desserts!

Italian Sausage Sub Casserole

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I love this recipe that Eat at Home writer, Kim brings us today!

I love Italian sausage, and use it in the place of, or in addition to, ground beef in many recipes. I also really like Italian sausage subs. You can usually substitute it in the place of meatballs on a meatball sub or chicken in a chicken parm sub. I can not tell you how many of these I ate during my first pregnancy! Maybe that’s why my oldest loves sausage. This recipe is basically a sub sandwich in casserole form, and comes together quickly and easily.

Sub Casserole Ingredients EAHI used a cheese bread loaf purchased from my grocery store’s deli, but any good thick bread will work. You can’t have too much cheese in my house! I also used turkey Italian sausage, reduced fat cream cheese and light mayo to cut the calories a little. You can use your favorites. Speaking of favorites, the sauce pictured – Newman’s Own Sockarooni, I highly recommend it!

Sub Casserole Collage EAH

I usually cut this recipe in half, so pictured is an 8 x 8. The recipe below is for a 9 x 13 casserole dish. You could also add peppers and onions, but I have to pass on that to get my kids to eat it. I even have to puree my sauce so there are no chunks! Any one else have super picky eaters?

Italian Sausage Sub Casserole EAH

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Italian Sausage Sub Casserole

All the flavors of an Italian Sausage sub sandwich, in casserole form!
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Kim M

Ingredients

  • 1 package Italian Sausage links 4-5 links
  • 1 1 pound loaf Italian bread
  • Olive oil for coating bread
  • garlic powder optional
  • 1 8 ounce brick Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 28 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook Italian sausage links according to package directions. Cut into 1 inch chunks.
  • While sausage is cooking, slice bread into 1 1/2 inch slices. Spray or brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Broil until lightly toasted on each side.
  • Place toasted bread in a single layer in a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning and pepper.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over bread, and top with 1/2 the cheese.
  • Place Italian sausage over cheese.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce and water over the sausage and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.

I do love a casserole, and this one is a keeper!

Kim M. is a contributing writer for Eat at Home, as well as the mom behind the mayhem at Makin’ it Mo’Betta. There you will find kid-friendly recipes, quick and easy meals, and lots of desserts!

Ham, Asparagus and Swiss Quiche + Pineapple Dump Cake – Dinner and Dessert!

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Bisquick spring meal

 

We are so ready for spring!  I bet you are too.

This meal tastes like spring.  The quiche is full of ham, asparagus and Swiss cheese.  Asparagus is abundant right now and the flavor is perfect in this quiche.

The Pineapple Dump Cake couldn’t be easier to make, with three ingredients that you pour, sprinkle, slice and bake.  It’s so good!  I love recipes like this one, where the result is so much greater than the effort involved.

These recipes are perfect anytime, but especially if you need to whip up something for your family on Easter weekend.  Thanks to Bisquick and Betty Crocker mixes, they come together really quick.

And when everyone (or most of the family) is home for the Easter holiday this is a great way to keep them around the table longer by giving them dessert after the main course.

We were even able to squeeze in a walk after this meal.  It was a beautiful day!

Here’s what you’ll need to make the quiche:   [Read more…] about Ham, Asparagus and Swiss Quiche + Pineapple Dump Cake – Dinner and Dessert!

BBQ Beef and Bean Pot Pie and Double Chocolate Pretzel Brownies – Dinner + Dessert Idea

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Bisquick collage

 

Today I’ve got two recipes for you – BBQ Beef and Bean Pot Pie and Double Chocolate Pretzel Brownies.

Dinner + Dessert!

The best family times and conversations happen around the table, so why not keep everyone there longer by adding dessert too.  I guarantee they’ll hang out in the kitchen when they smell these brownies baking.

These recipes couldn’t be easier.  They use common pantry ingredients and Betty Crocker and Bisquick mixes.  I love dinners that come together quick, but give us a chance to connect as a family.

One of our favorite things to do is play games after dinner.  Brownies and games makes a plain weeknight a whole lot better.

Let’s get dinner on the table, starting with the BBQ Beef and Bean Pot Pie.  Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy meal:   [Read more…] about BBQ Beef and Bean Pot Pie and Double Chocolate Pretzel Brownies – Dinner + Dessert Idea