Chicken Pot Pie

Photo source:  Pillsbury

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 . . .

Click here to go to Pillsbury's recipe page.

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

 

Photo source:  Just A Pinch

"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.

Click here to go to the Just A Pinch recipe page.

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll

 

Photo source:  Just A Pinch

"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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Butter Pecan Toffee Cookies

 

Photo source:  Restless Chipotle

"These butter pecan toffee cookies are chewy, buttery, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet-with crispy edges and soft centers that practically hum a lullaby when you pull them out of the oven."  Comment from Restless Chipotle

The description and the name of these cookies has me convinced they are a winner and I must try!

Click here to go to the Restless Chipotle recipe page.

Baked Enchiritos

 

Photo source:  The Country Cook

"These Baked Enchiritos are filled with seasoned beef and beans, smothered in enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese for an easy dinner."  Comment from The Country Cook

I'm happy that I have just found Brandie's website, The Country Cook!  This recipe looks absolutely delicious.  The combination of ingredients is perfect, but I would add some finely chopped poblano peppers that I add to many recipes.  This recipe is a winner!!

Click here to go to The Country Cook recipe page.  Thank you Brandie!!

Lemon Pepper Chicken

 

Photo source:  Natasha's Kitchen

"This Lemon Pepper Chicken is a fun and easy 15-minute, one-pan dinner that everyone in my family loves. The lemon-pepper butter sauce adds bright citrus flavor to every bite of juicy chicken, and it’s sure to become a weeknight favorite."  Comment from Natasha's Kitchen

Love having different variations of lemon pepper chicken since I love it!  Natasha's version sounds delicious and looks pretty tasty too.

Click here to go to the Natasha's Kitchen recipe page.