Tag: Chicken

arroz_con_pollo y chorizo

Arroz con Pollo Y Chorizo – An Easy, Healthier Version!

This dish started with a great deal on Chorizo. I bought two packages and used one on a traditional style breakfast. Awesome, as usual. But…the other package was still sitting in the fridge and begging for something new. Figuring I’d treat it like andouille or spicy Italian sausage, I decided […]

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo over White Rice

My father in law is the master at gumbo, so I’m in no way trying to compete. But my kiddo asked for gumbo over jambalaya the other day and I figured, why not? Chicken and Andouille gumbo has got to taste delicious, even if it’s not the authentic version. And […]

Pork Fried Rice and Egg Rolls

Chicken and Veggie Egg Rolls with Pork Fried Rice!

Egg roll wrappers are so cheap! And your choices of fillings are endless. Chicken, pork, shrimp, vegetarian. I could go on and on. Plus, there’s something about egg rolls that kids just love. A perfect way to get lots of wonderful veggies in a package that’s easy for the little […]

Banana Pepper Poppers

Banana Pepper Poppers & Chicken Enchilada Soup!

This whole meal idea started when I bought a bunch of little banana chiles. I didn’t know what to do with them, but then I thought, POPPERS! I love cream cheese and I love poppers. Plus, since banana chiles are more mild than jalapeno, it would be a rare opportunity […]

Rice-A-Roni Chicken Bake

Does anyone else remember the Rice-A-Roni song. Oh, I loved it! They should bring it back. “The San Francisco treat.” Was it even made in San Francisco? I don’t care. I like it. It’s one of few boxed dishes I can truly say, I enjoy. Thank you Mr. DeDomenico. Your […]

Crisp Flour Tostadas with Slow Simmered Chicken

Chicken legs are super cheap and super versatile. They can be fried, bbq’d, baked and broiled. In this case, slow and steady wins the race. So if you have meat that you’re not sure what to do with or that you are bored with. Slow simmer and shred it! Tostadas […]