easy weeknight meal

This easy chicken dish is packed with protein, fruit and squash.

Pomegranate-Honey Glazed Chicken and Squash

acorn squash,

mint

cayenne pepper

chicken breasts

pomegranate juice

c. honey

tbsp. balsamic vinegar

c. crumbled feta cheese

pomegranate seeds

Delicious brown sugar bacon sloppy joes are simmered in a rich, thick, full-bodied, sweet and sticky tomato sauce loaded with caramelized onion, red pepper, and bacon!

The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes

bacon, diced (use thick, pre-cooked, thin or turkey bacon)

sweet onion, diced (or grated if you have kids who spy onions!)

red bell pepper, chopped finely (or use yellow, orange

garlic,

beef

paprika

tomato paste (see notes for substitutions)

15 tomato sauce

Worcestershire sauce (gluten free if needed)

brown sugar (light

4-6 Brioche buns

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Easy homemade bacon and brown sugar sloppy joes are simmered in a rich, thick, sweet and sticky tomato sauce loaded with caramelized onion, red pepper, and bacon!

Baked chicken breast is one of the most versatile meals! Each tender and juicy piece of seasoned lean meat pairs well with any side dish.

Baked Chicken Breast

chicken breast (about 2 to 2 ½ pounds total)

salt

paprika (sweet

garlic powder

onion powder

black pepper

Italian seasoning (dried)

olive oil

Set the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat to 425ºF (218ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease with oil to help prevent sticking.

Thoroughly dry each chicken breast with a paper towel.

Place chicken in between two plastic sheets or inside a large plastic bag. Pound to an even thickness, about ¾-inch thick. Repeat with remaining pieces.

In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Generously brush olive oil on both sides of the chicken. Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mixture on both sides, about ½ to 1 teaspoon per side, depending on the size of the chicken and desired seasoning level. Store extra seasoning in an airtight container for later use.

Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the internal temperature reaches between 160 to 165ºF (71 to 74ºC), about 14 to 17 minutes, depending on the thickness.

Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Always a hearty family favorite, Chicken Tortilla Casserole makes the most of convenient ingredients while packing tons of rich flavor in every creamy bite!

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

onion (chopped)

garlic (minced)

vegetable oil

cumin

oregano

(4-ounce) cans chopped chiles

cream of chicken soup

cream of mushroom soup

chicken broth

tortillas

cheddar cheese (grated)

chicken

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent. &nbsp;Add the cumin, oregano and black pepper and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add chilies, including the juice, both soups, and chicken broth and whisk until mixture is combined and smooth.

Pour 1/2 cup of the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/3 flat of tortillas in a flat layer on top, 1/3 of the remaining sauce, 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 of the cheese.

Continue with the second layer of 1/3 of tortillas, 1/3 of the sauce, the remainder of the chicken, 1/3 of the cheese.

Finish with the third and last layer with the remaining the tortillas, the sauce,&nbsp;and the cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes or until heated through the center and sauce is bubbly.

This quick and easy Teriyaki Chicken Casserole can be on your table in no time, served right from the skillet you prepared it in, less fuss, less cleanup, full of veggies, chicken, and homemade Teriyaki sauce, baked over rice. Delicious, simple at-home Asian fare. 

Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

chicken breasts, cubed

brown rice

(8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, optional

2-3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil

for garnishing: green onions, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chow mein noodles

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

water

soy sauce (I use low sodium)

brown sugar

Tablespoons honey

ginger

Sesame oil

Tablespoons of corns starch

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare rice according to package instructions. Set aside.

In a saucepan, whisk together Teriyaki sauce ingredients...

In a saucepan, whisk together Teriyaki sauce ingredients (with the exception of cornstarch mixture) Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 minutes. Whisk in corn starch mixture. The sauce will begin to thicken quickly. remove from heat and set aside.

Add 2-3 Tablespoons of Sesame oil to a...

Add 2-3 Tablespoons of Sesame oil to a cast-iron skillet and saute chicken over medium-high heat until cooked. Remove chicken from skillet.

Spread prepared rice in the bottom of the...

Spread prepared rice in the bottom of the skillet, top with cooked chicken, spread the frozen veggies over the chicken, then pour the sauce over the top.

Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through.

Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, chow mein...

Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, chow mein noodles, or sunflower seeds if desired.

Hamburger Hash, with it one skillet prep, combines seasoned potatoes, veggies, &amp; hamburger topped with cheese for a simple toss together, yet filling meal!

Hamburger Hash

Medium Russet Potatoes,

Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Cup Yellow Onion, (Chopped)

Red Bell Pepper, (Chopped)

2-3 Clove Garlic, (Minced)

Ounces Ground Beef,

Teaspoon Chili Powder

Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, (Grated)

Salt

Black Pepper

fresh parsley, (finely chopped)

Preheat broiler to high.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Place cubed potatoes in a bowl of cold water, swishing them around&nbsp;to remove starch. Drain in a colander and rinse. Spread potatoes out paper towels and pat dry.

Add oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring as needed, until the potatoes are fork tender and browned on most sides.&nbsp;

Sprinkle potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Stir in the onions, red bell pepper and garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring until golden brown.

Stir in the beef, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt,&nbsp;1/4 teaspoon black pepper and cook, breaking up any clump, until brown, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Add the potatoes back to the skillet and mix in. Sprinkle cheese evenly over&nbsp;the top of the skillet.&nbsp;

Place skillet under preheated broiler until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Chicken sausage, peppers, and onions are roasted with olive oil and garlic for this easy dish. This simple Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers is the perfect, one-dish, 20-minute weeknight meal! Serve with sausage buns or French bread.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Italian chicken sausage

½ lb snack peppers

red onion (sliced ¼' thick)

½ tsp pepper

Preheat the oven to 425° degrees F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet.

Pierce the sausages with a small knife (do not pierce all the way through.)

On the greased sheet pan, toss the sausages, peppers, onions, garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and 3 tbsp of olive oil until everything is well coated. Spread the mixture evenly over the sheet tray.

Cook for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sausages register 165° F. (Or 160° F for pork sausage.) *Serve immediately.

For a quick weeknight meal, try this shrimp boil with sausage and spinach recipe.

Shrimp Boil with Sausage and Spinach

lb. small red-skinned new potatoes (about 12)

onion,

Kosher salt

Pepper

kielbasa,

coriander

mustard

cayenne

lb. large peeled and deveined shrimp (about 16)

c. corn kernels (from 1 ear, or thawed if frozen)

spinach

Use up your pantry basics with this quick and easy, one-pan fish recipe.

One-pan fish with beans and tomatoes recipe

fish

pre-trimmed leeks, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

pine nuts

tbsp baby capers, drained

small cherry tomatoes

can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained

baby spinach

lemon

Lemon

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This Mexican chicken casserole is wholesome and comforting! Layers of crispy tortilla chips, Mexican shredded chicken, and plenty of cheese make up this delicious dish. Throw this simple, crowd-pleasing meal together for friends and family!

Mexican Chicken Casserole

black beans

fire roasted diced tomatoes

(15.25 ounce) can corn (drained)

green chiles

tortilla chips

Mexican cheese blend

cilantro (for serving)

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

Mix together the shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, diced green chiles, salt, garlic powder, and cumin in a large bowl.

Line the bottom of baking dish with half of the crushed tortilla chips, then layer half of the chicken mixture over the top.

Sprinkle chicken mixture with half of the cheese, then repeat those same layers once more – until no ingredients remain.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

Faux Chicken Pho makes the perfect easy weeknight meal with all the favorite flavors of the classic Vietnamese noodle dish.

Faux Chicken Pho

onion (very thinly sliced, divided)

star anise

cinnamon stick

dried rice noodles (broken

fish sauce

chicken stock broth

chicken (shredded (rotisserie works great))

cilantro (roughly chopped)

mint leaves

green oninons

Thai basil (roughly chopped)

mung beans

lime wedge

jalapeño (Thai red chili

Sauces: Sriracha/Asian red chili garlic sauce

Place garlic, ginger, a few slices of onions, star anise, cinnamon stick,&nbsp;and rice noodles and fish sauce into a Corningware™ Meal Mug™.

Add the chicken broth, making sure all the noodles are submerged under the broth (push down with a fork and break any noodles if necessary) and cover with the lid with the steam vent open. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes (Mine took 5) until noodles have softened and are almost opaque. Allow to steam for 8-10 minutes until the noodles have softened and expanded.

Carefully remove the&nbsp;lid and stir with a&nbsp;fork and remove star anise and cinnamon stick.

Add shredded chicken and garnish with remaining sliced onions and toppings of your choice. Serve immediately with a splash of lime and sauce(s) of your choice.

Microwave Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Add the chicken stock/broth making sure all the noodles are submerged under liquid (push down with a fork and break any noodles if necessary) and carefully place the mug (uncovered) in the preheated oven. Cook for 15 minutes or until noodles have softened and are almost opaque. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the meal mug from the oven (it will be very hot straight from the oven). Give the noodles a stir with a fork and cover with the lid with the steam vent open and allow to steam for 8-10 minutes until the noodles have softened and expanded.

Carefully remove the&nbsp;lid and stir again with a&nbsp;fork. Remove star anise and cinnamon stick.

Add shredded chicken and garnish with remaining sliced onions and toppings of your choice. Serve with a splash of lime and sauce(s) of your choice.

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