Chicken and Rice

This is one quick fixins' idea that I use regularly. You can use hamburger or chicken and then the matching Rice-A-Roni (the San Fransisco Treat!) I don't add any veggies into this, but you could easily add whatever sounds good to you. This isn't really a recipe- just an easy meal idea, but I hope it helps for those busy nights!

Chicken and Rice

1 box Chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and cook until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Cook rice to directions on box. Stir in cooked chicken during last 5 minutes of simmering. Add in vegetable, top with shredded cheese. Cook through. Viola!

Alfredo Chicken Pasta Toss

This is an easy and quick dinner. This makes a large portion so I usually freeze half for later. It is also good with broccoli. You can also substitute a dry envelope of Alfredo sauce mix for the jar of sauce; just make as directed. Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese and enjoy.

Alfredo Chicken Pasta Toss

4 cups uncooked rotini, penne or bow tie pasta

1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas

1 cup shredded carrots

1 Tb vegetable oil

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized strips

1 jar Alfredo pasta sauce

2 tsp dried basil leaves (or 2 Tb of fresh chopped basil)

Cook and drain pasta to directions adding the peas and carrots during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and return to pan. Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken; cook 9 to 11 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in chicken, Alfredo sauce and basil into pasta. Cook and stir until heated through.



Scrambled Eggs Benedict

A simple alternative to fancy eggs Benedict- easy to make for any meal and nice for company. The recipe calls for a jar of hollandaise sauce, but I usually use the dry packaged type. (Someday I'll try to make it from scratch :D)

Scrambled Eggs Benedict

8 eggs

1/2 cup milk or water

1/8 tsp pepper

2 Tb butter

1 jar hollandaise sauce

8 slices Canadian bacon

4 English muffins, split and toasted

paprika, if desired

In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper until blended. Melt butter over medium heat. Pour eggs into skillet and scramble. Microwave sauce for 2 minutes or until hot; keep warm. Microwave Canadian bacon for 1 minute or until warm. Place muffin half on plate. Top each with a slice of Canadian bacon, about 1/3 cup eggs and 2 Tb hollandaise sauce; sprinkle with paprika.