Alice Springs Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 8 pieces bacon, coarsely chopped
• 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

Season the chicken with the seasonings of your choice;  grill until just done.  Keep the chicken warm.  Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp;  drain on paper towels.  In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms and garlic in butter, seasoning with salt to taste.  Cook until the juices have evaporated.  Place the chicken on a foil-line baking sheet.  Top each piece of chicken with 1/4 of the mushrooms and bacon, then with the shredded cheese.  Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Bacon Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. fresh green beans
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 4 oz. can mushrooms, drained
• 1 tbsp. butter
• salt and pepper, to taste

Fry the bacon until almost crisp;  drain off most of the grease.  Meanwhile, boil or steam the green beans until tender-crisp.  Drain well, then add the bacon, mushrooms, and butter;  heat through.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

No Bake Jell-O Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 small box sugar free Jell-O, any flavor
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

Directions:

In a small bowl, dissolve the Jell-O in the boiling water, stirring for 2-3 minutes.  chill until no longer warm.  In a small bowl, whip the cream until stiff.  In a medium bowl, using the same beaters for the cream, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.  Gradually add tiny bits of the still liquid Jell-O to the cream cheese, beating well after each addition.  If you add the liquid too quickly, you will end up with a curdled mess.  Gently fold in the whipped cream.  Spread mixture in a 10 inch pie plate;  chill till set, several hours.

Chicken Divan Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups diced cooked chicken
• 16 ounces fresh broccoli, cut up, 1 bunch
• 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chicken bouillon, make it extra strong
• 1/2 tsp. curry powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 strips bacon, fried until crisp, crumbled

Directions:

Cook the broccoli until slightly underdone;  drain well.  Meanwhile, sauté the mushrooms in the butter until not quite tender.  Arrange the chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms in a greased 9x13 pan.  Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, broth, and seasonings;  pour over chicken.  Top with the cheese and bacon.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Slow Cooker Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 14.5 oz. can beef broth
• 1 10 oz. can rotel or diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp. minced onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup Colby cheese

Directions:

Cook the ground beef in a skillet. 

Then, add all the ingredients in the slow cooker.  Cook on low for 4 hours. 

Cheeseburger Pockets

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 tbsp. chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 (12 oz.) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• 5 slices processed American cheese

Directions:

In a skillet, cook beef, onion, salt, and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and cool.  Place two biscuits over-lapping on a floured surface; roll out into a 5 inch oval.  Place 3 tablespoons of meat mixture on one side.  Fold a cheese slice to fit over meat mixture.  Fold dough over filling;  press edges with a fork to seal.  Repeat with remaining biscuits, meat mixture, and cheese.  Place on a greased baking sheet.  Prick tops with a fork.  Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Minestrone

Ingredients:

• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups frozen Italian style vegetable blend
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except the cheese in a large saucepan and bring it to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes until macaroni is soft.

Serve hot and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 2 cups whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
• 4 large egg whites
• 12 oz. boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3/4 cup low-calorie, low-fat Asian sauce
• 3 packets Truvia or 3 packets Splenda
• 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 2 tsp. chili garlic sauce
• 2 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.  Place a wire rack on a foil lined baking sheet, and set it aside.

Put the flour in a shallow dish.  Put the panko in another shallow dish.  In a medium bowl, whip the egg white with a whisk until they are extremely foamy but not quite holding peaks.  Working in batches, dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.  Add the chicken to the egg whites and toss to coat completely.  Spread the chicken out on the wire rack.  Bake until the breading is golden and crispy and the chicken is cooked thoroughly, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place the broccoli florets in a microwave-safe dish, and cover it with plastic wrap.  Cook on high until tender, about 4 minutes.  Keep the broccoli covered until ready to serve.

In a large bowl, combine the Asian sauce, Truvia, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce.  Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and toss gently until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the chicken and serve with the steamed broccoli.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup grilled chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Place pizza on cookie sheet.  Spread with barbecue sauce.  Scatter chicken on top.  Sprinkle evenly with red pepper, green pepper, and onion.  Cover with cheese.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.