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Simple Sheet Pan Recipe

Brandi C

Simple Sheet Pan Recipe

Simple Sheet Pan Recipe

This Simple Sheet Pan Recipe is proclaimed as my husband’s “most favorite thing” I make. Let’s all realize that I have made it twice. That’s it. I have made it two times in the history of ever. Honestly, it has been an adjustment from cooking for so many people to just a few that I really have to step outside of my box. This recipe can be switched up, added to, ingredients taken away, change up the protein, and seasonings as well. You can mold this to whatever you would like.

Ingredients

Kielbasa

Onion

Garlic

Herbed Butter

Seasoning

Dan’O’s Cheesoning mix

Baby potatoes

Broccoli

Fresh Mushrooms

Oil

Parmesan

Zucchini would be really good in this but I didn’t have any

Directions

Preheat your oven to 450 and get a big sheet pan out. In a large bowl, add in your baby potatoes, I cut mine in half to make them cook quicker. Once they are all cut up, add a dash of oil, some seasoning mix, and your Dan’O’s. Mix well and throw it on your sheet pan. Place in preheated oven to cook while you work on your protein.

In a skillet, add your herbed butter, garlic, and chopped up kielbasa. Sear that down. In the same bowl that had your potatoes, add in the rest of your washed and chopped up veggies. Add a bit more oil, if needed, and more seasoning and Dan’O’s. Mix well.

When the potatoes are fork tender, pull them out of the oven and throw on the rest of your veggies and your protein. Dash some parmesan on top because I love parmesan and it makes everything taste better. Pop back in the oven for about 10 minutes and  you are done.

There are so many more veggies you can add. You can make this completely vegan or vegetarian, you can add different or more protein to bulk it up. There are just so many things that you can do and it is so simple. Enjoy.

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Chicken and Orzo Recipe

Brandi C

Chicken and Orzo Recipe

This Chicken and Orzo Recipe made more than I had anticipated. I made one 13×9 pan for tonight and a smaller pan to freeze for later.

Chicken and Orzo Recipe

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • Seasoning
  • 30 ozs chicken broth (can be broth or water/chicken bouillon)
  • 2 c. spinach, chopped
  • Cauliflower rice, 2 c. (I buy it frozen and thaw it)
  • 28 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 2 c. orzo, uncooked
  • Minced onion
  • 2 c. cheddar (reserve some for the top)
  • 1 can cream of chicken
  • 2 packets of Italian dressing mix

Directions

Cook the chicken and then cut it up. Mix everything in a giant bowl. Place in a 13×9 greased dish. This amount made that 13×9 and an 11×8 pan. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top. Bake at 350, uncovered, for about 40 minutes.

I didn’t have many children here; only 5 kids ate here. We were able to eat the entire smaller dish. The 13×9 dish I wrapped and froze for next week!

Substitutions

You can substitute Ranch packets instead of Italian packets. Also, taco seasoning can be used as a substitute, and maybe add a can of corn to that and make it Mexican-flavored. This chicken and orzo recipe was delicious. It is one I will make again because I can sneak so much goodness into it without my family thinking I’m killing them.

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Easy Brunzi Baseball Casserole

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Easy Brunzi Baseball Casserole

Easy Brunzi Baseball Casserole

This Easy Brunzi Baseball Casserole is something you can slip in SO many good things. You can mix regular rice with cauliflower rice. Also, add some spinach or kale to the mix. Chop up some fresh mushrooms. Use your imagination! I have started sprinkling a bit of nutritional yeast on top, along with some cheddar cheese. Also, cashew cheese would be good, although it would totally screw with my brain. I’m not sure I could use cauliflower rice and cashew cheese. That may be too much for my little heart to manage.

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Sausage (1 lb)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Seasoning
  • Green Pepper (optional)
  • Fresh mushrooms (optional)
  • Fresh spinach, chopped (optional)
  • Cauliflower rice (optional)
  • 2 c. rice
  • Cream of Chicken, 2 cans
  • 2 cans Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Cheddar
Easy Brunzi Baseball Casserole Directions

Fry sausage, beef, onion, garlic, seasoning, chopped-up peppers, and chopped-up mushrooms.  Drain.

In a large bowl, add meat and veggies, thawed out cauliflower, spinach, UNCOOKED rice, soups, and a handful of cheddar.

Pour into a greased 13×9 dish.  Sprinkle with a bit more cheese.

Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.

 

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Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Brandi C

Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

In a large bowl, chop up 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (you could use canned chicken or rotisserie chicken).

Add in seasoning mix.

2 tsp. minced garlic

2 jars premade alfredo sauce (though you could make this low carb and make your alfredo sauce, which is super easy)

4 chicken bouillon cubes

3 c. water

16 oz. pasta, uncooked (I had elbow noodles on hand, but anything can be used)

A small package of frozen broccoli

Directions

Stir it all together—Preheat the oven to 425.

Place in greased 13×9 pan and cover it with aluminum foil.

I put mine on a cookie sheet to keep it from boiling over.

Cook for 30-40 minutes. Now, you will remove it from the oven. Be sure and stir to check the noodles’ doneness. If not done, re-cover and put back in the range for about 10 more minutes.

When the noodles and chicken are cooked, uncover the dish.

Top with Mozzarella and Parmesan and put back in the oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tips:

Be sure and cut up the broccoli for the sake of your kids. My kids don’t mind, but some kids balk at the fact they are eating broccoli. Honestly, I would make my alfredo sauce. I can control what goes in it, and it tastes better. This Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight, combining creamy alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and hearty pasta in a single dish. It’s simple to prepare and great for family dinners. The pasta and chicken cook together, soaking up all the delicious flavors, and the broccoli adds a healthy, colorful touch. If you prefer a homemade alfredo sauce, it’s easy to make and can be customized to suit your preferences, whether you want to make it richer or lighter. This dish is filling and satisfying, making it a great go-to comfort food for any night of the week.

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Fantastical Chicken Asparagus Casserole

Brandi C

Fantastical Chicken Asparagus Casserole

Fantastical Chicken Asparagus Casserole. This was one of those “made-up” meals. It was so freaking good! I love experimenting. There have been some fantastic creations that have come out of my kitchen. However, there have been some serious stinkers that I’m thankful the chickens will eat! I hate wasting food.

4-6 chicken breasts, boiled and shredded (I used a whole small chicken that I cooked in the crockpot, always saving the broth, of course)

1 bag of real bacon bits

1-2 bunches of fresh asparagus snapped and washed

1 container of fresh mushrooms

Seasoning

Roux

3 T. flour

3 T. butter

Melt in the pan. Remove pan from heat.

Add 1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream and stir until well mixed.

Return to heat.

Add 1 1/2 c. mozzarella

Seasoning

Fantastical Chicken Asparagus Casserole

In a greased 13×9 pan, layer cooked shredded chicken. Top with asparagus spears. Add mushrooms and bacon bits. Sprinkle with seasoning.

Pour over roux sauce.

Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Uncover and cook for 15 minutes.

Enjoy. Fantastical Chicken Asparagus Casserole was a great meal, and I’m so thankful that all my kids either love asparagus or tolerate it beautifully! I could do asparagus with a bit of butter and saute all day long. It is so good and so good for you.