Whenever one of our local stores has chicken leg/thigh quarters, (10 lb. bags), on sale, I stock up. I divide the chicken pieces,(from one 10 lb. bag), up into three freezer bags, for three different meals. One of our favorite meals is “Baked BBQ Chicken”, and thankfully, it’s a super frugal meal! You will need: […]
Continue readingHeat one can of green beans or equal amount in fresh green beans with one can cream of mushroom soup mixed as directed and 1 can or equal amount of cooked chicken. salt pepper to taste. Pour over those crunchy chinese noodle things. Very yummy. French style green beans used in this is my childs […]
Continue readingMakes 6 servings 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2- to 3- pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken Vegetable oil Creamy Gravy (below) CREAMY GRAVY: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chicken broth or water 1/2 cup milk Salt and pepper to taste 1. Mix flour, salt, paprika and […]
Continue readingMakes 8 servings 3 pounds broiler-fryer chicken, cut into parts 1 onion sliced 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup long grain rice uncooked 1/2 cup butter 1 cup mushrooms sliced 1/2 cup flour 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup cream heavy 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon […]
Continue readingMakes 8 servings 6 slices bread crusts removed 2 10 1/2-ounce packages frozen broccoli spears cooked and well-drained 3/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese grated or longhorn cheese 3 cups chicken cubed cooked or ham, or mixture of both 1 cup evaporated milk 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 6 eggs beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon […]
Continue readingMakes 4 servings 1 cup salsa 2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni, wagon wheel pasta (rotelle) or small pasta shells (2 ounces) 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans, undrained, or kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 1. Heat […]
Continue readingMakes 8 servings 2 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 pound small red potatoes (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter 2 cups baby carrots 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1/2 cup cold water 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1. Place chicken, potatoes, onion and carrots in 6-quart […]
Continue readingMakes 8 servings 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1 cup light rum or apple juice 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 large sweet potatoes or yams, cut into 1/2 inch slices Tropical Fruit […]
Continue readingIngredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup 2 T. margarine or butter 1 envelope spaghetti sauce seasoning 8 oz. cream cheese (can use 1/3 less fat Neufchatel) Place chicken in bottom of crockpot and add remaining ingredients except cream cheese. Cook on low for 6 to 8 […]
Continue readingMakes 6 servings 1 cup carrots thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup green onions sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or bouillon 1/2 cup whipped cream 2 tablespoons sherry 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 6 chicken breasts boneless 2 ounces ham cooked, cut in thin strips In a 10-inch skillet […]
Continue readingI came up with this recipe because drumsticks are always on sale at my local supermarket. This is not only a cheaper & meatier alternative to deep-fried hot wings, because it is baked, it is healthier too. 1 dozen chicken drumsticks 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine 1 envelope taco seasoning (or low-salt taco seasoning) […]
Continue readingPlace 3 balls of aluminum foil in bottom of crock pot. This lets the juices drain from the chicken. Place a whole 3-4lb. chicken on the foil after washing it. Slice an onion and place on and around the chicken for flavor. Drop 12 – 15 drops of Texas Pete or hot sauce on the […]
Continue reading2 10 oz pkgs chop broccoli, cooked 4 – 6 Cups cooked chicken, diced 6 Tbsp butter 6 Tbsp flour Salt & pepper 3 Cup milk 1/2 Cup mayo 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 Cup grated cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 Cup bread crumbs Layer broccoli on bottom of greased 9 x 13 baking […]
Continue reading2 Tbsp margarine 12 oz sliced fresh mushrooms or 2-4 oz cans mushrooms 3 Cup chicken broth 1 1/2 Cup barley 12 chicken thighs, skin & fat removed Melt margarine in dutch oven over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and stir fry 5-6 minutes.(can skip this step if using canned) Stir in broth & barley. […]
Continue readingThis is probably already submitted, but just in case. First, I purchase whole chickens (the fattest I can find) that way I pay for more meat with paying for those bones once. I roast it for one meal. If it is big enough I pull off enough meat for a second meal like chicken and […]
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