More easy recipes

So I'd never really thought to share any of my own recipes primarily because I really didn't feel like sitting down to write them out.  1 1/2 cups of this, a teaspoon of that...yeah, I just don't have the patience honestly.  So here's MY version of a recipe for what we call "Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice" at our house.

Ingredients: 

1 package G.V. Steamable Southwest Vegetables with Cheese Sauce

1 large chicken breast (if you buy the enormous boneless breasts from Sam's Club, I promise 1 breast will easily serve 2 people)

Cajun seasoning (it's not "Southwestern" but hey, Taco Bell isn't Mexican either...)

Directions:

1.  Chop up chicken and season.

2.  Saute chicken in a large pan while microwaving cheesy vegetables and rice according to package directions.

3.  Pour vegetables and rice into pan of sauted chicken and stir.
4.  Serve and enjoy!

Serves two hungry adults (with a side of veggies).  Nutrition information: um... 

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Now for a Whitehurst family favorite.  When my Mom makes this we call it "Shells," (that's just the noodle she always used) but Chris somewhere along the way dubbed it "Chicken Stuff."  I guess it would technically be penne marinara al forno?  Whatever, it's just yummy.  This recipe writing is even worse, I'll warn you.


Ingredients:
Penne, ziti, or shells (I use two big handfuls of whole wheat penne)
Chicken breast (Remember the big Sam's Club ones?  Yeah, just one will do for the entire dish.)
Marinara sauce (I'm at a loss here...um, "enough" I guess)
Shredded mozzarella (Again, I'll have to say "a handful")
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes (optional if you're you know, a wuss)


Directions:
1.  Chop up the chicken and season with salt and pepper
2.  Saute the chicken and cook the noodles
3.  Drain the noodles, then add cooked chicken and marinara.  Stir.  (Add red pepper at this point if  you wish.)
4.  Pour all ingredients into a casserole dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
5.  Bake at let's say...400° until bubbly and slightly browned on top.


Serves 2 hungry adults, a toddler, and if you measure pasta as poorly as I do, probably enough for one person's lunch the next day.
Nutrition information:  If your portion sizes are reasonable I'd guess it's pretty good for you.


Well, tomorrow night we're eating at my in-laws and Thursday night I'm doing a taco soup recipe I borrowed from a friend.  I'll probably share that one too...