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Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

cindy — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:00:43 +0000

For years I’ve seen recipes on Facebook for Melt In Your Mouth or (MIYM) Chicken on Pinterest, but I’d never tried it. The other day I decided to read several recipes and then take the best bits and make my own version of Melt in Your Mouth Chicken..

This chicken is easy to make and yes, it melts in your mouth. I couldn’t call it Melt in Your Mouth Chicken if it didn’t! Could I?

This recipe serves 4 people. Since it’s just Ron and I at home now, I actually made half of this recipe and it worked very well. Feel free to scale it to feed your family.

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

This chicken recipe is easy to make and yes, it melts in your mouth.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 4 people

Author cindy

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
3/4 cups sour cream
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp seasoned salt
1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13″ baking pan with non-stick spray.
Trim chicken breasts of fat and pound down to 1/2-3/4″ thickness.
Cut the chicken into 4 portions. Place in the baking pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, seasoned salt, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Spread the sour cream mixture over the pieces of chicken.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°.
Change the oven to broil and cook for another 3 minutes, til cheese is lightly browned.
Enjoy

We enjoyed this recipe and ate it with corn and some noodles. I am sure your family will enjoy it too. I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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Queso Chicken – Easy Weeknight Dinner in One Pan

cindy — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:00:42 +0000

Back to school season is in full swing here in Florida. Facebook is filled with moms complaining about car rider lines,piles of homework, sports schedules, dance classes and everything else that is part of an over scheduled family. Family meal times have always been very important in our house. They were the priority other things were scheduled around. Family dinner time should be peaceful, relaxing, and full of talking. No phones, no TV or other distractions, just eat and talk about your day. Unfortunately that scenario has been lost in many households as parents want to give their kids more opportunities. More isn’t always better, especially at the cost of daily family time around the dining table. One way we can make family dinners popular again is by finding recipes that are easy to prepare and family friendly. This Queso Chicken recipe is one such recipe.

It only takes 4 ingredients to make this Queso Chicken recipe, 3 of which are pantry staples, at least at my house. Go defrost 3 chicken breasts and grab a can of corn, a can of Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, and a loaf of Velveeta Queso Blanco and let’s get started.

Queso Chicken

One way we can make family dinners popular again is by finding recipes that are easy to prepare and family friendly. This Queso Chicken recipe is one such recipe.

Course Entree

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings 4 servings

Author cindy

Ingredients

3-4 chicken breasts
1 can corn
1 can rotel tomatoes with green chiles
1 lb Velveeta Queso Blanco

Instructions

Preheal the oven to 375°.
Line a 13x9" pan with foil.
Cut the chicken breasts into strips approximately 1/2-3/4" wide.
Place the chicken strips in the pan in a single layer.
Pour the corn and tomatoes over the chicken strips.
Dice the Velveeta into 1/2" cubes and place them on top of the corn and tomatoes.
Cover the pan with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil cover and bake 5 more minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pan.
Gently stir together the cheese, corn, and tomatoes to make a nice sauce.
Serve the chicken topped with the queso sauce. Jordan likes to eat this with tortilla chips as more of a dip. Ron and I eat it with a fork and knife.

This Queso chicken recipe is a family favorite, I think I could serve it once a week and no one would complain. I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Roll-Ups

cindy — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:07 +0000

It’s back to school time already. Locally kids went back to public school this past Monday. In 2 weeks we will be empty nesters so we don’t have to deal with the school year craziness anymore but I remember it well. We homeschooled our 2 boys and I worked in our church office, taught private music lessons, ran a homeschool musical theater group and volunteered in multiple capacities at church. Phew, I get tired just thinking of those days. One thing I was always on the lookout for were easy, flavorful dinners that my family would enjoy. Recently I came upon a recipe on the Pillsbury website, tweaked it just a bit and now it is a family favorite. Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Roll-Ups make an easy lunch or dinner and they re-heat well so you can serve the leftovers too.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Roll-Ups

Prefect for busy weeknights, Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Roll-Ups make an easy lunch or dinner and they re-heat well so you can serve the leftovers too.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 17

Total Time 27

Servings 8

Author cindy

Ingredients

1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 8 oz
8 frozen breaded chicken strips
8 slices bacon cooked
8 slices Colby Jack Cheese
Ranch dressing

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Separate crescent rolls into 8 triangles.
Place 1 chicken strip on the wide end of each triangle.
Fold each slice of bacon in half and place on top of each chicken strip. Do the same with each piece of cheese.
Roll up each crescent, ending at the tip of the triangle.
Place cheese side up on the parchment paper.
Bake 17-21 minutes, or until crescent roll is deep golden brown and chicken is heated through.
Serve with Ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Try to find the long skinny chicken strips, some of mine were too fat.
Use whatever cheese you like.

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Crockpot Pesto Chicken

cindy — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 11:00:59 +0000

It has been a crazy week, Jordan is still battling the crud, Ron has been busy running sound and lights for a middle school production and I have been hunkered down at home trying to get ahead with my work because Friendraiser season starts in a few weeks. With it being the end of the month I had also run out of meals on my meal plan because we actually ate at home more than usual this month. Thankfully I was able to pull together a delicious new recipe out of items already in my pantry and freezer and I’m calling it Crockpot Pesto Chicken.

Crockpot Pesto Chicken

I pulled together a delicious new recipe out of items already in my pantry and freezer and I'm calling it Crockpot Pesto Chicken.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5 15

Total Time 5 30

Servings 4 servings

Author cindy

Ingredients

The Beginning

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz pesto I use jarred
1/2 stick butter sliced

45 Minutes Before Serving

1 lb tri-color rotini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Mozzarella

Instructions

Place chicken on bottom of crockpot, season with salt and pepper.
Using the back of a spoon, spread all of the pesto over the chicken.
Place the butter slices on top of the pesto covered chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
When the chicken has cooked for 4 1/2 hours, cook the tri-colored rotini according to the instructions on the box, and drain.
Using 2 forks, shred the chicken in the crockpot.
Add the Parmesan cheese and the rotini to the crockpot and mix well.
Sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese over the top of everything in the crockpot.
Cover and cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with a salad and garlic bread.

Notes

You can use whatever pasta you have on hand.

Oh my, did my house smell so good all day while this was cooking! I was a bit nervous making this meal on a night when Jordan would be home because he isn’t a fan of pesto. I was very excited when he was the first one to say how much he liked it and he hoped I would send the recipe to his fiance. Ron and I both enjoyed this dish too so it will be added to our meal plan rotation! I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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Crockpot Pepperoni Chicken with Penne

cindy — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:00:26 +0000

Here we are at the end of January and I hope you are doing as well with your New Year’s lifestyle changes as I am. Of course, I am consistent with my Plexus vitamins, probiotics, and supplements, I’ve logged my food all month, I’ve worked out at least 3 times a week, and I have made wiser food choices. I’m not saying I’ve been perfect, my water consumption has been way down and not all my food choices have been healthy but I am making strides to my new, healthier lifestyle.

Today’s Crockpot Pepperoni Chicken with Penne is a lighter meal for us and thankfully, we enjoyed it. You could make it even lighter by trading out the regular pepperoni for turkey pepperoni but that idea didn’t fly with my husband, baby steps. Right?

Crockpot Pepperoni Chicken with Penne

This crockpot Pepperoni Chicken with Penne recipe is a tasty light addition to your menu plan.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings 4 people

Author cindy

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
6 TBS tomato paste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
salt to taste
pepper to taste
8 oz penne pasta
5 oz mini pepperoni

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of the crockpot, salt and pepper them.
In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and crushed red peppers.
Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Add the pepperoni to the crockpot, on top of the chicken.
Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked and shreds easily.
45 minutes before serving, cook the penne following the instructions on the box. While the penne is cooking chop or shred the chicken, your preference.
When the penne is cooked, drain it and add it to the crockpot. Stir together everything in the crockpot, put the lid back on and let it cook for another 15-20 minutes.
Serve with salad and garlic bread.

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3 Cheese Chicken Ziti Casserole

cindy — Fri, 12 May 2017 10:00:23 +0000

I didn’t plan on doing two pasta recipes in a row but, the pork recipe I made was a failure! I don’t have many failures but that one was so while I go back to the drawing board with that recipe, I decided an easy pasta recipe always hits the spot. Today I bring you 3 Cheese Chicken Ziti Casserole. I actually found the basis for this recipe on Pinterest, but it was a hot mess of a poorly written recipe. It was a jumping off point for this flavorful, easy recipe.

This recipe includes 1 pound of cooked and cubed chicken breasts. There are 3 easy ways to accomplish this 1. Buy a rotisserie chicken from your local supermarket and chop it up, 2. Make it in your crockpot, 3. Grill up some chicken breasts and cut them up. Make sure you do this in advance. The chicken prep time is not a part of this recipe so please plan ahead.

3 Cheese Chicken Ziti Casserole

3 Cheese Chicken Ziti Casserole is a flavorful, easy recipe the whole family will enjoy.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings 4 -6 servings

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

3 cups cooked and chopped chicken breast see blog post for 3 easy ways to do this
1 lb ziti
45 oz pasta sauce I use Ragu
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 slices Provolone cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder divided
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning divided

Instructions

Cook the ziti in a large pot following directions on the box, drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Spray a 9x9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
Pour 1/2 cup pasta sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, spread to cover.
Place 1/2 of the cooked ziti on top of the sauce.
Sprinkle 1 cup of Mozzarella on top of the ziti.
Place 1/2 of the chicken cubes on top of the cheese.
Pour 1 1/2 cups of sauce over the chicken.
Sprinkle 1/8 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/4 tsp garlic powder on sauce.
Repeat the layers-ziti, Mozzarella, chicken, sauce, spices.
Sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
Top with the slices of Provolone.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes, until cheese is bubbly.

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One Pot Chicken Alfredo

cindy — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:00:27 +0000

I love Chicken Alfredo but it can be really time consuming and messy to make. For years I have used jarred Alfredo sauce because I thought it would be difficult to make at home, but I was wrong. I found a few Alfredo sauce recipes on Pinterest and they seemed easy enough. I took those and added some chicken and pasta to it to make this easy, delicious, one pot meal. I used a Calphalon Sautee pan to make this recipe.

One Pot Chicken Alfredo

This one pot Chicken Alfredo recipe is delicious and fairly easy to make with some pantry staples.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 4 -6 servings

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

1 1/2-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 TBS olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
14 oz chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized cubes
Add oil to your large sautee pan or skillet and place on medium-high heat.
Add chicken and sautee for 3 minutes, until chicken starts to brown.
Add in garlic powder and sautee for another minute.
Add chicken broth, heavy cream, penne, and Italian seasoning to the pan.
Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil.
Cover pan and reduce heat to simmer.
Let simmer for 20 minutes, until penne is cooked.
Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese. Continue stirring until Mozzerella is melted.
Serve with salad and garlic bread.

Hubby loved this recipe and said I better add it to our regular meal rotation. Jordan wasn’t home so he missed out on the deliciousness. I can’t wait to make it again and share it with him. I hope you enjoy all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. Please share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this page. Thanks!

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Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Chicken

cindy — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:00:32 +0000

I want to start with a disclaimer…these photos are awful! This meal is delicious but the colors are terrible and no amount of lighting or editing can make this meal look nearly as appealing as it tastes. I am sorry for the photos but when chicken and pineapple sit in a crockpot with barbecue sauce for hours the result isn’t so pretty. These photos are the best of all the ones I took so, please overlook them.

While I was trying to come up with what to have for dinner on a day I didn’t want to leave the house, I had to get creative. I defrosted some chicken breasts as I hunted my poorly stocked for other ingredients. This Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Chicken with a side of Vigo Yellow Rice was a delicious meal that was simple to make with just a few pantry staples.

Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Chicken

This Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Chicken with a side of Vigo Yellow Rice was a delicious meal that was simple to make with just a few pantry staples.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 3

Servings 4 -6 servings

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
20 oz can pineapple rings
12 oz Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce

Instructions

Spray the bottom and sides of your crockpot with nonstick spray.
Cover the bottom of the crockpot with some of the barbecue sauce.
Place the chicken in the crockpot.
Place the pineapple rings on top of the chicken.
Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken.
Pour the pineapple juice from the can over the barbecue sauce.
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.

It doesn’t get much easier than that. The barbecue sauce and pineapple combine to make a delicious, tangy dish. I hope you enjoy all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. Please share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this page. Thanks!

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Buffalo Chicken Ring Recipe Perfect for Game Day

cindy — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:00:59 +0000

My family loves all things Buffalo Chicken. My Buffalo Chicken Dip is requested at every church gathering. There is just something about spicy chicken, cheese and ranch dressing that makes my mouth water. When I saw this Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring on Pinterest from Pillsbury, I knew I had to try it. I am pleased to say it was easier to make than it looks. I tweaked the recipe to fit our tastes and I whipped it up for lunch on a Saturday. Jordan said it was one of the best things I have ever cooked! He has already asked me to make it for our family Super Bowl party.

Buffalo Chicken Ring

This Buffalo Chicken Ring Recipe is perfect for game day.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings 8 servings

Author Pillsbury and Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

6 oz cream cheese softened
1/3 cup Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2-8 oz cans Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing for dipping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese and Buffalo sauce until smooth.
Add in the cheese and the shredded chicken until just combined. Set aside.
On a jelly roll pan, arrange the crescent dough triangles so that the wide end forms a 5" circle in the center of the pan with the points facing out like a sun.The triangles will overlap in the center.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of the crescent dough, around the circle.
Bring the pointy end of the dough up and over the cream cheese mixture, tucking the point under the wide end to secure it. Continue this around the circle until all of the triangles are tucked in.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until dough is golden brown and fully baked.
Cool 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Serve with Ranch Dressing for dipping.

This recipe calls for cooked shredded chicken. I usually have 3 cup bags of cooked shredded chicken in my freezer. When boneless skinless chicken breasts are on sale I pick up a bunch and cook it up in my crockpot. I shred some and cube some so that it is ready when I need it for a recipe. If you don’t know how to make shredded chicken in your crockpot, check out my recipe here.

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Easy Cajun Chicken and Pasta Meal

cindy — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:00:28 +0000

When we got married a friend of mine gave me a recipe book she had typed and compiled of easy recipes. I remember that there was one recipe in their for a Cajun chicken dish that Ron loved. We ate it weekly for the first few years of our marriage, but it was too spicy for the kids so I stopped making it. We’ve been married almost 25 years and I haven’t made that recipe in forever, I wonder if I still have that cookbook?

Anyway, this recipe brought back memories of that old one. We used to go through Cajun spice like it was water! Now I seldom use that particular spice, but I did here. I hope you enjoy this recipe with a kick!

Cajun Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Cajun Chicken and Pasta

Cajun Chicken and Pasta is a light, spicy meal for anyone who likes a little kick in their food.

Course Entree

Cuisine Cajun

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 4 servings

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz Rotini pasta
3 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese separated
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
olive oil

Instructions

Cut chicken into 1" cubes.
Place chicken in a zippy bag.
Pour Cajun seasoning into the bag, seal the bag and shake well to coat the chicken.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, saute the chicken in olive oil until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Set the chicken aside
In a large sized pot mix together the milk, cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Heat over medium heat until just boiling.
Mix in the chicken, pasta and 1 cup of the cheese.
Stir until combined and cheese is melted.
Serve topped with the remaining cheese.

As you can see there are 3 basic parts to this recipe, the chicken, the pasta and the sauce. If working on all of them together is a bit much for you just do one at a time and put it together at the end. This recipe looks complicated but it is rather easy and I hope you give it a try.

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