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This chicken casserole recipe is healthy but also a hearty meal. This comfort food classic is an easy family favourite. 

Easy chicken casserole

olive oil

chicken pieces (eight in total),

onion, finely sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

celery sticks, thickly sliced

carrots,

leeks,

600 g (1lb 6 ounces) potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

flour

600 mL (1 pint) hot chicken stock

rosemary

lemon

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This delicious chicken casserole recipe makes a great midweek meal and it's also super healthy.

Chicken casserole

Make dinner fun with our Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Recipe. Follow simple steps to create a comforting meal everyone will love.

Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

all-purpose flour

baking powder

salt

milk

chicken broth

pepper

Salt

Put the chicken breasts in a big pot and cover them with chicken broth.

Heat it until it starts to boil.

Turn down the heat and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Take the chicken out and let it cool down.

Once it's cool, shred the chicken into small pieces.

Cook the Chicken

In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Slowly add the milk while stirring until you have dough.

Put the dough on a floured surface and gently knead it.

Roll the dough out until it's about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into small squares with a knife or pizza cutter.

Make the Dumplings

Bring the chicken broth back to a boil.

Drop the dumplings into the broth one at a time, stirring occasionally so they don’t stick together.

Turn down the heat and let the dumplings cook for 15-20 minutes until they are soft and cooked through.

Cook the Dumplings

Put the shredded chicken back into the pot with the dumplings.

Stir everything together and add pepper and more salt if needed.

Let it cook for another 5-10 minutes to make sure everything is hot.

Combine and Season

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

beef

salt and black pepper,

olive oil, divided

onion, chopped

celery,

carrots, chopped

garlic,

thyme

bay leaves

red wine

low-sodium beef broth

tomatoes (1 large can)

tomato paste (1 can)

pasta (pappardelle recommended)

Chopped fresh parsley, optional,

Parmesan cheese, optional,

Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Sear the beef for a few minutes on each side to create a brown crust. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.

In the same pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sprinkle with salt and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Pour the mixture into a slow cooker.

Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, red wine, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.

Add the seared beef to the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 6-10 hours, until the beef can be easily shredded with a fork.

Remove the bay leaves and shred the beef directly in the slow cooker.

Serve the beef ragu over cooked pasta.

Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Old Fashioned Goulash is a classic comfort food made with tender ground beef, savory tomato sauce, and hearty elbow macaroni. This one-pot meal is seasoned with aromatic spices and topped with melted cheese, making it a filling, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.

Old Fashioned Goulash

tsp minced garlic

onion

water

beef broth

tomato sauce

tomatoes

Italian seasoning

tbsp adobo seasoning

0.5 tbsp black pepper

elbow macaroni (uncooked)

mozzarella cheese

cheddar cheese

Cook the Ground Meat

In a large skillet, cook ground meat over medium-high heat until browned. Break it into small pieces, cooking halfway through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables

If needed, add olive oil to the pan and heat over medium. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until the onions are translucent.

Combine Ingredients

Return the meat to the pan and stir in water, beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Mix well to create the base.

Season the Goulash

Add Italian seasoning, adobo seasoning, bay leaves, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Simmer the Mixture

Lower heat, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop flavors.

Add the Elbow Macaroni

Stir in the elbow macaroni, ensuring it’s evenly mixed. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finish the Dish

Remove bay leaves and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Sprinkle mozzarella on top and let it melt slightly before serving.

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