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Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Grilled Chicken Wraps

Posted by on August 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

Here is one of my favorite chicken recipes that is healthy, easy to prepare and is ready in less than 30 minutes! It is also easy on the budget. Just add a side salad and you’re all set!

I’ve also included links to printable coupons for the ingredients used in this meal.

Grilled Chicken Wraps

Healthy quick and budget friendly Grilled Chicken Wrap Recipe

Ingredients

 Directions

  1. Heat your grill to medium/high and lightly coat with olive oil.
  2. Generously salt and pepper both sides of your chicken breasts. Place onto grill and cook each side for about 10 minutes. Baste with lemon juice often.
  3. Once fully cooked, remove from heat and let them to sit for at least 5 minutes to keep the juices in. Cut chicken into slices and set aside.
  4. Spread tortillas lightly with Ranch dressing. Place lettuce first, then chicken, tomato, salsa and cheese into each tortilla. Fold in the sides and wrap it up so it looks like a burrito, ends closed.
  5. Place on grill and press down with a spatula just long enough to leave pretty grill marks. Do this for both sides. Now cut on a diagonal and serve.

Serves 4

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Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Beef Tips & Noodles

Posted by on July 13, 2011 Leave a Comment

Beef Tips and Noodles Recipe
Photo Courtesy ~TxCin~ILove2Ck

Here is a delicious, hassle free beef tips and noodles recipe that is sure to please!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sirloin tips, cubed
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package beef with onion soup mix (click for coupon)
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a 13×9 inch casserole dish, combine the mushroom and beef onion soups, canned mushrooms and water. Mix thoroughly and add beef tips. Turn to coat well.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour.
  4. While beef tips are baking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Serve beef tips and sauce over noodles.

Serves 8

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Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Cheesy Italian Tortellini

Posted by on June 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

I love tortellini, it’s a versatile pasta that always yields delicious results. Here is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes that is easy and satisfying to the taste buds!

Cheesy Italian Tortellini Recipe

Photo Credit: GodivaGirl

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (Click for Coupon)
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce (Click for Coupon)
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini (Click for Coupon)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
  2. Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 7 to 8 hours.
  3. Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.

Serves 6

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Tasty Tuesday Recipe: Tater Tot Casserole

Posted by on June 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

Here is a tried and true budget friendly casserole that the whole family, especially children will love! This if one of my family’s favorite comfort foods!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 (32 ounce) package tater tots
  • 1 (6 ounce) can French fried onions
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onions. Drain excess fat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Arrange tater tots evenly over beef layer. In a small bowl, stir the soups into the milk until smooth; pour over tater tot and beef layers. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Top with French fried onions.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown.

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Tasty Tuesday – Chicken Spaghetti

Posted by on May 31, 2011 Leave a Comment

I’ve been searching for a new way to make chicken casserole that’s tasty but still time efficient. Here is a delicious, fuss free casserole sent to me by my mother in-law.  Thanks Barbara!

Chicken Casserole

4 Chicken breasts, cooked
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 stick of butter or margarine
1 box Stove tTp stuffing (chicken flavor)
2 cups chicken broth

Boil chicken. Cut into small pieces and place in 9” x 13” baking dish.

Mix soups and sour cream and spread over chicken. Sprinkle stuffing
mix over creamy mixture.

Boil butter and broth until butter is melted. Pour over stuffing.
Bake uncovered at 350° for 45 minutes or until brown.

 


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Tasty Tuesday: Chicken Adobo

Posted by on March 1, 2011 1 Comment

Chicken Adobo (Adobo is Spanish for marinate) is a Filipino dish that packs much flavor. My mom used to make this dish all the time, and the fact that it is prepared in a crock pot makes it easy! I like to serve it over rice but you can use any side dish.

Ingredients:

1 (3-lb) frying chicken, skinned and cut into serving pieces
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon finely grated fresh peeled ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken stock
Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Directions:

1. Place the chicken pieces in the crock pot. Add the garlic, bay leaves, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ginger, peppercorns and brown sugar. Toss to coat.

2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and chicken stock together. Pour over chicken and mix gently.

3. Cover and cook on low for 6 – 8 hours (or until chicken is cooked through). Remove the chicken from the crock pot and keep warm.

4. Place the remaining liquid from crock pot in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced to half. Pour over reserved chicken.

5. Garnish with green onions and serve at once.

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Tasty Tuesday : Pizza Casserole

Posted by on February 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love pizza? Here is a easy, delicious budget friendly meal, that is sure to please. Kids love it!

Pizza Casserole

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cook noodles according to package directions.
3. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes. Serves  7

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Tasty Tuesday: Biscuit Nugget Chicken Bake Recipe

Posted by on February 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

Here is a quick, budget friendly, and satisfying dish that is sure to please!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through; keep warm.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cheese, onion, parsley and paprika. Separate biscuits and cut into quarters; add to bag and shake to coat. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; top with biscuits. Bake, uncovered, for 10-13 minutes or until bubbly and biscuits are golden brown. Makes: 4-6 servings.

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Tasty Tuesday: Tortellini Soup Recipe

Posted by on February 8, 2011 Leave a Comment
There is nothing like a hearty bowl of hot soup to take the chill off of  long winters day. Here is one of my favorite recipes for Tortellini Soup. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, cut into thin rounds
  • 1/2 bunch Swiss chard, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips or spinach (I use spinach)
  • 1 8- to 9-ounce package tortellini
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Remove the skin from the chicken and place the pieces in a large saucepan. Add the broth and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Skim any foam that rises to the surface. Transfer the chicken to a plate; let cool. Shred the meat; discard the bones.
  2. Strain the broth and return it to the saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the carrots, Swiss chard, tortellini, salt, and pepper. Simmer according to the tortellini’s package directions.
  3. When the tortellini is done, add the chicken and heat for 3 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the Parmesan.

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Tasty Tuesday: Slow Cooker Golden Chicken with Noodles

Posted by on January 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

Being a busy mom, I am always on the look out for easy, budget friendly, yet delicious meal ideas. One of the best tools for a busy mom is a slow cooker! You have to love a meal that can be made in one pot! Here is a wholesome recipe that is sure to become your family’s next comfort food!

Slow Cooker Golden Chicken with Noodles

Ingredients

2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 large carrot , thickly sliced (about 6 cups)
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast half (about 2 pounds)
4 cup egg noodles , cooked and drained
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Stir the soup, water, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder and carrots in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat.

Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with the noodles. Sprinkle with the parsley.

Time-Saving: This recipe may also be cooked on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

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Hi, I'm Monica! I'm a stay at home mom of a beautiful daughter, living in Clarksville, TN. I started couponing to help relieve strained finances and never looked back! My goal is to share my knowledge and to teach you how to save more money and spend less so that you can enjoy a higher quality of life.