Since I’ve been home with no real responsibilities, I decided the least I could do was make dinner for my parents.
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Sunday, I got a taste of a chicken casserole Morgan’s mom had made for their church’s Christmas party, and loved it so much I asked for the recipe.
Chicken ‘n Dressing Casserole
4-5 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. plain fat free Greek yogurt
1 box Stove Top dressing, prepared as directed on box (you could use 2 boxes if you want more dressing)
Preheat oven to 350*. Grease a casserole dish. Spread 1/4 of prepared dressing into bottom of dish. Spread all of cooked chicken on top of dressing. Mix soup and sour cream. Spread over chicken. Spread remaining 3/4 of dressing over top. Bake until browned on, or about 30 minutes.
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After:
I served this with some rice.
And steamed broccoli.
Such a warm meal!
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Chocolate Chili (Adapted from Cooking Light’s Cincinnati Turkey Chili)
8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti, prepared according to package directions
Cooking spray
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 1/2 c. chopped onion, divided
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbs. chili powder
4 tbs. tomato paste
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 c. fat free chicken broth
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
3 tbs. chopped semisweet chocolate
1/2 tsp. salt
6 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ground beef; cook until browned. Add 1 c. onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and allspice; cook one minute. Add chicken broth, beans, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate and salt. Serve chili over prepared spaghetti; top with remaining 1/2 c. onion and cheese.
Optional: Make a face with noodles, plain Greek yogurt, cheese, and onion.
Both recipes are definitely keepers! Yum yum yum.
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I’m currently watching The Biggest Loser. Is anyone else excited for the finale?
P.S. Don’t forget to send me your recipes!
I know Mom and Dad are so happy to have you around to make dinner!!!! How sweet of you!! That chicken cass. looks/sounds so delicious!! :)
I love having my own personal chef :). So far you are 2 for 2!!!!!
both recipes look so good esp. the chicken casserole. Hubby and my toddler aren’t big fans of casseroles but that one looks to good to turn down, they might just have to deal! lol annnd yes I too am excited to see the biggest loser!! it ALWAYS makes me cry though. I was pushing for amanda, she was the first contestant to come out and have no excuse or sob story she just let her bad habits get in the way and now she wanted to do something about it. I like her strength. ok I’ll stop ranting but yes I do love that show lol
Yes, I wanted her to win, too.
casserole looks aweesome! ahh you go to UGA? i know people there! i go to clemson :)
Good for you cooking for your parents. I feel guilty now, I should cook for my parents as I’m on holiday and they’re not.
I can’t wait to get home and cook for my family as well! Question though, could you actually taste the chocolate in the chilli? That seems so random!
I could taste the sweetness a little, but it didn’t taste chocolate-y really. I was skeptical of this at first, but it was really good!
Chocolate chili sounds so interesting! That’s awesome that it tasted so good!
P.S. If you or any of your readers are interested, I have a giveaway on my blog for a Plan a Meal bundle! Thanks!
I love the Biggest Loser. I am ridicoulously addicted, so sad it’s over, but happy Danny won.
oooooh yum!! Thanks so much for sharing these two great recipes! How funny we both made chilis the same day – i’ve never made mine with chocolate though – how cool!!!
Everything looks SO good…the chicken casserole is amazing! I love how you included Greek yogurt in there…and chocolate chili! Any excuse to eat chocolate! xD