Chicken with Tomatoes and Zucchini
This is the result of combining the experience of one recipe (Chicken Cacciatore) with the exploration of two new ones (Rabbit with Tomatoes, pg. 393 and Eggplant Parmesan, pg. 400 from my favorite Italian cookbook.) I figured this meal was going to be either a complete miss or really good. IT WAS A HIT! Charlie & I CHOWED DOWN! TWICE! It made excellent leftovers. Maggie wouldn't touch it,... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Kitchen, I mean Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is super simple to put together and absolutely delicious to eat! Denise's husband asked Denise to ask me if I had a Chicken Cacciatore recipe. I told her that I had never made it before but after researching how to put it together, I would make it and post about it. So here we are folks. Take a look at that delicious red sauce loaded with garlic, bell peppers, onions, celery,... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Herb Marinated Chicken Kabobs
I improvised this dish from the Herb Marinated Lamb Kabobs recipe from A Mingling of Tastes to get make these delicious chicken kabobs and the garlic yogurt sauce to go with them. Both recipes ROCKED! HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into large cubes 4 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Grilled Chicken Tostadas
My husband, Charlie, bought a new charcoal grill and I have come down with Grilling Fever because of it. It doesn't help that my friend Bryce from Chilefire.com gave me that grilled pizza cookbook, Grilled Pizzas and Piadinas. You know what they say, "What comes around, goes around." So, grab a bag of coals, a chimney starter, and your favorite chilled refreshment and let's go OUTSIDE and PLAY! Grilling... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
This is the MOTHER of all recipes ever posted on Simple Daily Recipes. Anyone who's been around here long enough, knows I don't cook meals that call for too many steps. In fact, I'm pretty sure the only other extensive recipe I've ever posted was Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas. Even though this recipe has a lot of steps compared to my usual recipe format- Folks, believe me when I tell you, it's ALL... More...
By Jill | 21 comments | Full Recipe...Slow Cooked Chicken with Carrots and Peas
This delicious and simple chicken dinner comes from my new friend, Sheri Bond. I asked all the good folks, who subscribe to Simple Daily Recipes newsletter, for simple crock pot or slow cooker, ideas that would help me out over my busy weekend. I had a yard sale on Saturday and I KNEW after a day of hocking our stuff, my family would be starving for something hearty. THIS DINNER HIT THE SPOT! Thank... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Caesar Chicken Salad
I enjoyed this salad for three days in a row! I changed up the salad dressing and shredded cheese topping each day, so I wouldn't feel like I was eating the same ol'salad. I used the extra Caesar Chicken fillets from the night before to make this salad filling and keep away the hunger pains until dinner time. LUNCH FOR 3 DAYS 1/2 head of dark green leaf lettuce 2 large carrots thinly sliced 2 to... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Caesar Chicken Dinner
One of my favorite salad dressing makers is Briannas Homestyle dressings. I keep several different flavors on my fridge door. Well, the other day, I was staring down at four skinless boneless chicken boobs considering what I was going to do with them. I've read recipes that call for slabbing Ranch or Italian dressing on top of a chicken breast before baking it. Why not use my favorite dressing... More...
By Jill | 14 comments | Full Recipe...Chicken with Ham and Cheese
Every NEW recipe I try, I follow the cookbook instructions exactly. It's helps to understand where the recipe creator was going before I detour off on my own the next time. IF there's going to be a next time. There are certain rules, I created years ago, to help me sift recipes that work. For this recipe, I put the rules aside and started cooking. My dear friend, Anna, came over so we could explore... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Black Bean Salad, Chicken Quesadillas
This meal was inspired from a Hunt's recipe I found while clipping coupons. Naturally, I didn't have everything the original recipe wanted me to use, so, I made due. KID FRIENDLY Right up front, my kids ALWAYS want simple meals where ingredients are kept separated on the plate. So for them, I made simple chicken and cheese quesadillas. I reserved half the can of black beans to serve on the... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Quick & Simple Chicken and Spinach Pizza
As some of you already know, Friday night is movie and a pizza night for my family. It's one of our favorite nights we spend as a family. The kiddos always want their ham with extra cheese, while Chaz and I like to change it up a bit each week. This week's chicken and spinach pizza recipe is our new favorite combination! HERE'S ALL YOU NEED Pizza Ingredients 1 package Mama's Gourmet Pizza Crust extra... More...
By Jill | 6 comments | Full Recipe...Texas Chicken Chili
I haven't made this recipe in a very long while. Honestly, I forgot all about it. I found the original recipe, Arizona Chicken Chili, off the back of a can of corn, many, many years ago. But seeing how I don't live in Arizona, I live in Texas. I'm calling my version, Texas Chicken Chili. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 to 2 uncooked chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1-2 tablespoons of olive... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...
