Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Soup

It's that time of year again when it begins to get cold outside and a hearty soup is the only thing that sounds good for dinner!  The other night was one of those nights so I whipped this soup together in the morning and put it in my crock pot to cook all day long.  Makes life easier in the evening for dinner because it is already done!  This recipe will warm you right up and make your heart go pitter-patter!

What I used:
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 can Campbells cheddar cheese soup
steamed broccoli
 garlic powder (to taste)
1/4 cup sour cream
3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups cooked rice

Pour your broth, soups, and chicken into your crockpot.  Turn your crockpot on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hrs.  When you are ready for dinner steam your broccoli first and then add to your soup.  Add your sour cream and garlic to taste.  Take out your chicken and shred it with forks because yes, it will be that tender! 

I made up some rice {because I am not a dainty soup girl.... I'm a hearty soup girl ;) } and placed cooked rice in the bottom of the bowl and then poured the soup on top of it.  Oh. My. Goodness.  Seriously.  Warms you right to your soul!  The perfect soup for those cold blustery days!

From my kitchen to yours, ENJOY!!

Million $ Spaghetti

I'm about to change your life!  Seriously! 

Okay, so if you are crazy about health foods you probably should exit off of this recipe right now.  Though we do eat healthier, this is a special treat to wow your taste buds!  I found an original recipe on pinterest, but as always, tweaked it and made it my own!  Give it a whirl, you won't be sorry you did!

What I used:
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
8oz. cream cheese (best if used at room temperature)
spaghetti noodles
spaghetti sauce (I made my own recipe for this but a jar of it would be fine I'm sure)
butter

Pre-heat your oven to 350* and get water boiling in a pot for your pasta while you brown your ground beef.  Once your meat is browned add your sauce.  I use two cans of tomato sauce, and season with cilantro, basil, and garlic.... so yummy! 

While your pasta is cooking get your cream cheese in the kitchen aid and beat it with your sour cream and cottage cheese.  Mix until your cream cheese mixture is smooth.  Get out a baking dish, I used a dish smaller than a 9x13 because we didn't need to make a batch that big!  Put a few tablespoons of butter in the bottom of the dish and then pour your cream cheese mixture on top of it.  Then pour your cooked and drained pasta on top of the cream cheese mixture and add a few more tablespoons of butter.  Last, pour your meat mixture on top of the noddles.  Do not mix, just layer it all.

Place in the oven and bake for 30 min.  

Remove from oven and serve. 

Seriously guys, this is A-MA-ZING! 

Photo courtesy of this blogger!

From my kitchen to yours, ENJOY!

BBQ Chicken Ranch Open faced sandwich

Oh my lanta friends!  You would not believe how A-MA-ZING this meal is!  Seriously!  Not only was it the best thing I have eaten recently but it did not cost a lot and it was simple to throw together! 

What I used:
1 loaf french bread
2 cups shredded chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I used both cheddar and mozzarella)
bbq sauce (choose your favorite!)
1 tomato
garlic powder
1 avocado
ranch dressing
Butter

Turn on the broiler to get it heated up.  Slice your bread in half, the long ways.  Spread your butter on your bread and then sprinkle garlic powder on top and spread around with your butter knife.  Put it on a pan and pop that baby in the oven to crisp up.  It won't take long to cook so keep a close eye on it.

Remove your bread from the oven and set aside.  Cook up your chicken and then shred it.  I marinated my chicken in some bbq sauce previously for a few hours.  Use some bbq sauce and spread a thin layer across your bread.  Top with a thin layer of cheese and your shredded chicken.  Top with another thin layer of cheese and sprinkling of garlic powder.  Put back in the oven just until warm and crispy.  Remove your bread again from the oven and dice up your tomato and avocado and place on top of chicken on bread. Top with a dash here and there of ranch dressing, slice up your sandwich and voila!  It is AMAZING!  I promise, you will not regret making and eating this dish! 

From my kitchen to yours, ENJOY!

Chicken Bagel Burger

Wow.  Just wow.

I was on the hunt for a yummy tasting meal and did I ever hit the jackpot!  Do you ever get tired of making the same thing week after week?  I do too!  A little creativity can get you very yummy places!  You want to talk about bursting with flavor, this baby has got it! Not only is it tasty, which is a very important thing when cooking :)  But it is also SUPER duper easy to make!

Give it a whirl, your taste buds (and probably your family!) will thank you!

What I used:
1 stick butter, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 bagels
4oz cream cheese (hey I never said it was uber healthy! ;)
2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
dash of garlic powder
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
4 sliced Mozz. cheese
mayo/mustard/ketchup (whatever you typically fancy on your burger)

Go ahead and warm up your skillet.  Place a few pads of butter in it and let it begin melting.  Place your bagels sliced side down in the skillet and let 'em toast.  Cook them until they are nice and crispy.  Remove and set aside.

Add a little bit of oil or more butter and add your cream cheese and sauce. Melt the cream cheese down and then add your chicken. Add a dash of garlic powder. Cook until your chicken is cooked through.

Spread your condiments on the bagel, add your chicken, top with a slice of cheese, tomato and avocado.

Now take a bite.

Delicious right?

It was a HUGE hit with my family and will definitely be on our menu again!

From my kitchen to yours, ENJOY!