The weather is heating up! When the sun comes out, I start craving Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors. This delicious combo of marinated chicken with fresh, creamy salsa is perfect for a warm evening dinner. The addictive flavors of the marinade combined with the freshness of the corn and lime is mouthwatering! This meal would be … Continue reading Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
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One Pot Chicken, Rice, and Veggies
The only thing better than comfort food for dinner is being able to make it in a single pot, am I right? This homemade cheesy rice pilaf is loaded with herbs, cheese, and veggies. It's filling, nutritious, and the leftovers make a great lunch the next day! One Pot Chicken, Rice, and Veggies(Original recipe: The … Continue reading One Pot Chicken, Rice, and Veggies
Mexican Chicken Salad
Looking for interesting ways to breathe new life into boring ole chicken breast? I hear you! I love chicken salad; it's loaded with protein and such a blank slate for flavors! I usually make my favorite Tarragon Bacon Chicken Salad, and sometimes this Honey Dijon Poppy Seed Chicken Salad. But this day, I was in … Continue reading Mexican Chicken Salad
Homemade KFC Bowls
Homemade KFC bowls have become an incredibly popular copycat meal. You don't even need a step-by-step recipe. Just prepare the 5 components, assemble in a bowl, and enjoy. Here's how I make mine! TIP: Season your mashed potatoes as you would eat them by themselves. Butter, salt, chives, sour cream, etc. You don't want to … Continue reading Homemade KFC Bowls
Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
Sometimes, we have to go on specialized diets for various reasons. But that doesn't mean we stop wanting to celebrate seasonal foods. We just have to get a little creative! So if you currently need to eat gluten free, low sugar, Paleo, or Whole 30, and still wish to celebrate the delicious foods of the … Continue reading Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
Ramen can be so much more than the packet you survived on in college. Jazzing it up doesn't have to take a lot of time and money, either. This recipe tosses the ramen noodles you know and love with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a flavorful homemade sauce. Best of all, it comes together in … Continue reading Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
California Club Pizza
Do you have California Pizza Kitchen restaurants where you live? We used to have several locations nearby, but unfortunately, they had to close. Their pizza wasn't exactly authentic Italian, but they were good at their west-coast interpretation of the food they served. My favorite CPK pizza was their California Club Pizza. It's covered in tossed … Continue reading California Club Pizza
Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken
Talk about summer harvest in a bowl! This filling pasta salad celebrates everything we love about summer flavors. Juicy tomatoes and tart lemon juice balance fresh basil, salty cheese, and creamy avocado. Grilling the chicken and corn gives the salad that char-gilled summer flavor, all balanced by the whole wheat pasta. In addition to delicious, … Continue reading Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken
Biscuits and Spicy Sausage Gravy
My husband has been so supportive lately that when he requested biscuits and gravy, I was eager to oblige, even in hot summer weather. Since he enjoys a kick of heat in his food, I made this gravy a little spicier using a hot type of sausage and red pepper flakes. NOTE: This recipe isn't … Continue reading Biscuits and Spicy Sausage Gravy
Marinated Chicken Thighs with Yogurt and Paprika
If you follow my recipes regularly, you know I love marinades! They boost the flavor of everything they're used with, and they cover a multitude of cooking sins. I came across this particular marinade, simply titled Juiciest 6-Ingredient Chicken, on an IG ad. The marketing worked, because I printed the recipe and made it for … Continue reading Marinated Chicken Thighs with Yogurt and Paprika
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