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Poultry

Cranberry Jalapeño Chicken Salad

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  Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken, finely shredded ⅔ cup Duke’s mayonnaise (or preferred mayo) 2 teaspoons sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess) ½ cup pickled jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust to taste) ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and black pepper, to taste Optional: finely … [Read more...] about Cranberry Jalapeño Chicken Salad

Garlic-Butter Tuscan Chicken Thighs

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This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for company. Ingredients Chicken Boneless, skinless chicken thighs — 4–6 (about 1.5–2 lbs) Salt and black pepper — to taste Olive oil — 1 Tbsp Sauce Base Butter — 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced — 4 cloves Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and sliced — 1/2 cup Chicken broth or white wine … [Read more...] about Garlic-Butter Tuscan Chicken Thighs

Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

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📝 Ingredients Dressing 1 cup ranch dressing (Homemade tastes better!) 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (hot or mild) Salad 3 cups cooked, cooled, and diced chicken 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head) 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, seeded and diced 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 4–5 green onions, … [Read more...] about Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

Presto Pesto Chicken

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🧂 Ingredients (2 servings) 2 tsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling) 2 tsp cooking oil 1 TBSP butter (contains milk) 1/2 lb potatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces 1 pack green beans (or asparagus) 2 chicken breasts Kosher salt Black pepper Panko breadcrumbs Mozzarella cheese HelloFresh pesto Note: … [Read more...] about Presto Pesto Chicken

Chicken Fried Steak/Chicken

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🧂 Ingredients: For the Steaks or Chicken: 4 cubed steaks (about 4–6 oz each) or 4 chicken breasts pounded flat with a meat tenderizer mallet 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch (for extra crunch, optional) 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 1 tsp black … [Read more...] about Chicken Fried Steak/Chicken

Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

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Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend) 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup diced onions (optional) 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional) 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste … [Read more...] about Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

Stupid Easy Chicken and Dumplings (Cheater method)

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1 can Cream of Celery Soup 4 cups Chicken Stock 1 Can refrigerated biscuits (8 biscuits) Frozen veggies of choice 1 pound rotisserie chicken, pulled and shredded to taste Black pepper to taste Garlic powder to taste Onion powder to taste Green onions to taste   This is the easiest way to make the classic chicken and dumplings dish.  Die hards and purists will … [Read more...] about Stupid Easy Chicken and Dumplings (Cheater method)

Easiest Chicken Pot Pie

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This is the easiest Chicken Pot Pie I've ever seen!  And it came out GREAT! This recipe is from Tracie's friend Mary Sarver.  Slightly mooched around a bit for my tastes but basically the same. 1 large chicken breast (or 2 smaller ones) Deep dish pastry pie shell in tin Rolled pastry pie shell 1 can of mixed vegetables, 50% of the liquid removed. (use frozen if … [Read more...] about Easiest Chicken Pot Pie

Queso Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 packet (1 ounce) of your favorite taco seasoning or use homemade 10 ounce can of Rotel with lime juice and cilantro (you can use Original Rotel too, or use homemade Rotel – Tomatoes and Green Chilies) 4 ounce can mild diced green chiles (optional) 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional) 3/4 cup salsa con queso – use your … [Read more...] about Queso Chicken Tacos

Loaded Chicken and Potatoes

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Ingredients 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed (raw) 6-8 medium red potatoes, leave the skin on and cut in cubes or use 4-5 large Idaho potatoes ⅓ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 2 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoon hot sauce (give or take depending on the heat level that you like) 2 cup Mexican blend cheese 1 lb. … [Read more...] about Loaded Chicken and Potatoes

Easy Chicken Broth

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NOTE: We smoked the chicken on the smoker for about 3 hours. We then picked all the chicken off the bones and just placed the carcass in the pot. Next time, we will cook exactly as this indicates for a little MORE flavor. INGREDIENTS 2 5-pound young roasting chickens (whole) 6 quarts cold water 3 large yellow onions unpeeled and quartered 1 head garlic … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Broth

Basic Poultry Seasoning

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This is a basic poultry seasoning for use on a smoker or in a regular oven.  It is not a "RUB".  You spread it lightly on the outside and INSIDE of the bird.  I also spread it UNDER the skin and add a few patties of butter under the skin.  Super easy. 4 tablespoons Kosher salt (course ground or regular) 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons paprika … [Read more...] about Basic Poultry Seasoning

Turkey Brine

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Ingredients 3 c. apple juice or apple cider 2 gallons cold water 4 tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. kosher salt 2 c. brown sugar 3 tbsp. peppercorns 5 whole bay leaves Peel of three large oranges Put all ingredients into a stock pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. If you want, you can reserve 3/4 … [Read more...] about Turkey Brine

Blueberry BBQ Sauce

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Blueberry Barbecue Blueberry BBQ sauce is going to be your favorite new favorite BBQ sauce. It’s naturally sweet with a slight tang. It pairs well with grilled or smoked pork. Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon maple syrup (you can adjust this to your taste) 1 clove fresh garlic, … [Read more...] about Blueberry BBQ Sauce

Tracie’s Famous Alfredo Sauce

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INGREDIENTS ½ cup butter 1 pint heavy whipping cream or 2 cups 4 ounces cream cheese ½ teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon italian seasoning ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 cup grated parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS In a medium saucepan add butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and … [Read more...] about Tracie’s Famous Alfredo Sauce

Tracie’s Easy Charro Beans

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INGREDIENTS 4-15.5 oz cans Kroger brand Pinto Beans 4 oz thick cut bacon , in slices; chopped (about 4 slices) 1-14.5 oz can Kroger brand Fire-Roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup finely chopped white onion 1-3 jalapeños; seeds and veins removed; minced 4-6 garlic cloves; minced/grated 1-2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp black pepper Salt to taste 1/2 bunch fresh … [Read more...] about Tracie’s Easy Charro Beans