Chicken Alfredo ~ lighter version

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

Alfredo-style pasta is my favorite type of pasta!

The recipe is from Recipe Girl . . . I have not tried it yet, but it looks like a keeper! Her blog is awesome :)  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bubble Up

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Great weeknight casserole! Only 5 ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. Chicken, swiss, ham, Alfredo sauce tossed with refrigerated biscuits. Everyone cleaned their plate and asked for seconds!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Love those recipes that take advantage of leftovers and are semi-homemade.  

This one is quick, easy and economical!  Oh yeah, delicious too.

A word about alfredo sauce out of a jar . . . they are a bargain (generic brands are just as good) and give you the best bang for your buck.  I have not found a brand that did not turn out delicious.  It is what you do with that plain jar of sauce, how you doctor it up . . . the flavored ones are awesome.  My favorite is roasted red pepper.  Adding a jar to a sofrito of onion, peppers and garlic, along with your spices of choice, is the beginning of a wonderful meal for me.  

The alfredo sauces are on buy one get one free sale at least once a month at my local grocery store, so I make sure to stock up and always have at least a couple of jars on hand for a quick and delicious meal.

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

 

Photo Source:  Taste of Home

"While other homemade chicken and rice soup recipes typically require an extended cooking time on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, this simple version comes together in only 30 minutes. This short cooking time is possible thanks to precooked chicken, plus the fact that the rice doesn’t need to be cooked in a separate pot.

From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado"  Comments from Taste of Home

This soup sounds delicious!!

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Fried Pork Chops

 

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"This easy Fried Pork Chops recipe is crispy, golden perfection on the outside and juicy deliciousness on the inside! Perfectly seasoned pan fried pork chops are marinated in buttermilk and coated in a flavorful seasoning mix and fried up in just minutes! A classic recipe that’s hearty, satisfying and perfect to serve alongside your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, green beans or a simple green salad."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

This recipe is a different way for me to make Fried Pork Chops.  Usually I sauté seasoned pork chops in butter/olive oil until crispy or dredge the pork chops in a seasoned cornmeal/flour mixture and sauté in butter/olive oil.  

My basic seasoning is paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.  I never use salt anymore and don't even miss it.  Also, I always pan fry in butter with a little olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.

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