Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta

 

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"This recipe only uses 5 ingredients! And one is a bottle of Olive Garden salad dressing. The dressing is SO GOOD, and when you mix it with the chicken and cheeses, it takes it to a whole new level! I also love that you just throw in some cooked pasta again, and the meal is done! My kids go crazy over this and are so impatient that they want to just eat it straight out of the crockpot!"  Comments from The Recipe Critic

Sounds like a winner to me and I am ready to try it!

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Blueberry and Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Muffins

 

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"A surprise pocket of cream cheese tucked inside these blueberry muffins balances the sweet streusel topping and juicy berries. This take on classic coffee cake makes an ideal weekday breakfast or thoughtful food gift. We'll walk you through how to make the muffins including our Test Kitchen's tips for making the homemade muffins up to three months ahead."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

These muffins are definitely a step above regular muffins and I am ready to try them!

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Freezer-Friendly Mini Chicken Pot Pies

 

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"We're obsessed with these Freezer-Friendly Mini Chicken Pot Pies, and here's why: They have all the great flavors of a full-size pie (like our beloved Classic Chicken Pot Pie), but with the added convenience and flexibility of smaller portion sizes. Bake as many as you need at a time for an easy meal!"  Comments from Pillsbury

What is not to like about these mini chicken pot pies?  Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite things and I am so happy to continue finding awesome variations.  I really like that you can make a big batch, freeze them and take out only what you need at the time.  Genius idea!  Thank you Pillsbury!

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Chicken Pot Pie

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One of my favorite comfort food meals is Chicken Pot Pie.  As a child, I would beg my mom to buy lots of those frozen chicken pot pies for lunch when I was home for the summer . . . and I would eat one every day if I had my say.  I still could!

I've given up the frozen pot pies and have moved up to semi-homemade chicken pot pie, using Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup, chicken, vegetables and a refrigerated pie crust.  So much better than the frozen ones.

Even better is made from scratch chicken pot pie for those days you want to linger in the chicken and make something special.  Semi-homemade is awesome, but made from scratch is super awesome!

Here is a good semi-homemade . . .

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Cornbread Stuffing Chicken Casserole

ORIGINALLY POSTED JANUARY 24, 2014

This is comfort food at its best for me!  It doesn't get easier than the convenience of the "cream of" soups and cornbread stuffing mix for a quick and delicious meal.  This is also a very versatile recipe!

You will keep coming back to this chicken casserole over and over again . . . it is so good!   I make mine  with or without sour cream, but add one more can of my favorite type of "cream of" soup (chicken) if the sour cream is not used.

For some variation, add some steamed broccoli and substitute cream of broccoli soup for the listed soup.  Another variation for mushroom lovers would be cream of mushroom soup with fresh mushrooms.

In my opinion, the cream of celery and cream of chicken makes the best gravy, however, use what you like!  We found that using sour cream makes it even creamier.  Stove Top Stuffing Mix is what I prefer to use.

The prep work for this meal is so easy and a great recipe for a beginning cook who wants great results with little effort or cooking skills.  We used shredded precooked chicken, but it would be just as easy to pull out some frozen chicken tenderloins and quickly pan fry them before putting the casserole together.

The casserole itself is delicious with awesome creaminess, with or without sour cream.  The Captain mentioned that he loved the way the stuffing on the top made an awesome crunchy topping, while some of it blended in with the creamy mixture.  Very nice combination!

This casserole is perfect for pot luck meals!  Try it . . . you'll probably love it!

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken, cut up in bite sized pieces
•  (the equivalent of a whole chicken)
• 8 oz sour cream or another can of "Cream of" soup
• 1 can Cream of Chicken soup
• 1 can Cream of Celery soup
• 1 box cornbread stuffing, uncooked
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 stick melted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 350.

Place chicken in the bottom of the dish (9 x 13).  

Mix the "cream of" soups and sour cream (if you choose to use the sour cream). Spread over the chicken.

Place the uncooked cornbread stuffing over the soup mixture.  Heat in the microwave . . . the broth and melted butter until butter is melted and pour over all of the casserole.

Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes. Serves approximately 6 - 8.

Chicken Shepherd's Pie

 

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"Thick and creamy, this chicken shepherd's pie is a comforting dish. There are a few steps, but the final result is worth the dirty pots. The chicken and veggie base is held together with a thick, rich sauce. This shepherd's pie's flavors are similar to a pot pie, but instead of a crust, there's buttery homemade mashed potatoes. A bit of melted shredded cheese is a delicious final touch."  Comment from Just A Pinch

The description alone makes me want to try this!  This is a meal I could eat every day.

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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll

 

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"Colder weather means comfort food, and these stuffed crescent rolls are comfort food all the way. This dinner is super easy to make - great for a weeknight meal. It's a cross between chicken noodle soup and chicken dumplings. Kids are going to love this. Easy dinner on a cold day."  Comment from Just A Pinch

Love to have another chicken and "cream of" soup since they are generally fast, easy and delicious.  Looks like a winner to me!

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