Tuesday, December 9, 2014

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lb velveeta cheese, regular or Mexican
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes, regular or hot
1 lb spaghetti pasta
1 stick butter
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, red or green, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

1 Boil chicken breasts in a large pot adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to water.
2 Remove chicken when completely done, about 10 to 12 minutes.
3 Boil spaghetti pasta in remaining broth according to package directions. Drain pasta after done and discard water. Set aside the pasta...Do not rinse.
4 Melt the butter in that same (empty) pot and saute the onion and bell pepper.
5 Add tomatoes, soup, cooked chicken (cut into bite-size pieces) and spaghetti to the sauteed onion mixture, one at a time, and gently mix together.
6 Add cheese and stir together, mixing well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7 Heat until cheese is melted thoroughly, stirring occasionally to keep from scorching.



Friday, November 7, 2014

LEIGH'S CHICKEN SALAD FROM POINT OF GRACE

No rhyme, no reason, and barely a recipe, but it sure is yummy.
10.5 oz canned chicken drained
1/2 cup cream cheese softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Duke's is my favorite)
1/2 cup grapes, cut in half
1 Granny Smith apple, cut in small bites with skin left on
1/2 wedge of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup of sliced almonds, toasted
salt and pepper to taste.
1. Mix ingredients together
2. Chill overnight (or at least 4 hours)
It's also delicious with your favorite crackers!
Serves 4

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

CHERRY DUMP SALAD

3 cup miniature marshmallows
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can cherry pie filling
1 cup chopped pecans
1 can Eagle Brand milk
1 small carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

Mix whipped topping and milk together; stir in the pineapple, pie filling, and pecans.

Gently fold in the marshmallows to coat completely.

Cover and chill until serving time.