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Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bite-size pieces
• 1¼ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2–3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Brown the bite-size chicken pieces in the butter and olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
3. Add the rice and garlic powder and toast briefly.
4. Add the chicken broth and milk.
5. Add the broccoli, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover until the rice is cooked.
6. Stir in most of the cheddar cheese and finish with the remaining cheese on top to melt.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ⅓–½ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt, black pepper, and parsley
• Pasta and marinara sauce
• Olive oil if using the skillet method

Steps

1. Combine milk and breadcrumbs into a soft paste. Gently mix in the egg, Parmesan, onion, garlic, seasonings, and turkey just until combined.
2. Roll into equal meatballs about 1½ inches wide. Expect about 20–24.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 17–20 minutes, or brown in a skillet with olive oil and finish by simmering in marinara.
4. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta and add extra Parmesan if desired.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken wings
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup Frank’s RedHot or similar hot sauce
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• Oil for frying

Steps

1. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper, then coat the wings.
2. Heat frying oil and cook the wings in batches until golden and fully cooked to 165°F inside.
3. Mix the hot sauce with melted butter.
4. Toss the cooked wings in the sauce and serve hot.

Ingredients

• 4 flour tortillas
• 8 slices turkey
• 4 slices cheese, optional
• 1 cup lettuce or spinach
• ¼ cup mayonnaise and/or mustard
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder

Steps

1. Lay the tortillas flat and spread with mayonnaise, mustard, or both.
2. Layer on turkey, optional cheese, and lettuce or spinach.
3. Season lightly with black pepper and garlic powder.
4. Roll tightly and cut in half.

Ingredients

• 30 oz frozen hash browns, thawed
• 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
• 2 tbsp melted butter for topping

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
2. Mix hash browns, soup, sour cream, cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Mix the crushed topping with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
5. Bake 45–50 minutes, until hot and golden on top.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 8 flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Cook the chicken in oil with salt and pepper, then chop or shred it.
2. Place chicken, cheese, and onion on half of each tortilla.
3. Fold the tortillas and brown them in a skillet until crisp and the cheese melts.
4. Cut into wedges and serve.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oil and cook the potatoes until they begin to soften and brown.
2. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked.
4. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Ingredients

• 12–14 oz sausage, sliced
• ½ head cabbage, chopped
• 12 oz egg noodles
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Cook the noodles and drain them.
2. Brown the sliced sausage in a large skillet.
3. Add the cabbage and cook until tender.
4. Add the noodles and butter, season, and toss everything together.

Ingredients

• 12 oz noodles
• 2 cans tuna, drained
• 1 can cream soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheese

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350°F and cook the noodles.
2. Mix the noodles, tuna, soup, milk, and most of the cheese.
3. Spread into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
4. Bake until hot and bubbling, about 20–25 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1½ lb boneless chicken
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 6 sandwich buns
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Season and cook the chicken until it reaches 165°F inside.
2. Shred the cooked chicken.
3. Mix with barbecue sauce and heat through.
4. Serve on buns.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ onion, chopped
• ¾ cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp mustard
• 6 hamburger buns

Steps

1. Brown the ground beef and onion. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
3. Simmer briefly until the sauce is hot and the flavors come together.
4. Serve on hamburger buns.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 bell pepper
• ½ onion
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp taco seasoning

Steps

1. Slice the chicken, bell pepper, and onion.
2. Cook the chicken in the oil until nearly done.
3. Add the pepper, onion, and taco seasoning and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
4. Serve in warm tortillas.

Ingredients

• 8 flour tortillas
• 2 cans refried beans
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• ½ cup salsa

Steps

1. Warm the refried beans.
2. Spread beans onto each tortilla and add cheese and salsa.
3. Roll the tortillas into burritos.
4. Heat in a skillet or microwave until warm and the cheese melts.

Ingredients

• 12–14 oz smoked sausage
• 1½ cups long-grain rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ½ onion
• 1 tbsp oil

Steps

1. Slice the sausage and chop the onion.
2. Brown the sausage and onion in the oil.
3. Add the rice and chicken broth.
4. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti or penne
• 24 oz pasta sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
2. Mix the pasta with the sauce and half of the cheese.
3. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
4. Bake at 375°F until hot, melted, and bubbling.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 oz pasta
• 24 oz pasta sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

1. Cook the pasta and drain it.
2. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat if needed.
3. Combine the pasta, beef, and sauce.
4. Transfer to a baking dish, cover with cheese, and bake until hot and melted.

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes
• 6 eggs
• ½ onion
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Dice the potatoes and chop the onion.
2. Cook the potatoes and onion in the oil until tender.
3. Make spaces in the potatoes and crack the eggs into the spaces.
4. Cover and cook until the eggs are done to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cans kidney or chili beans
• 1 large can crushed or diced tomatoes
• ½ onion
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Brown the ground beef and onion. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add the beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and salt.
3. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Simmer about 20–30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 12 oz egg noodles
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Cook the egg noodles and drain.
2. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until done.
3. Add the butter and garlic powder to the chicken.
4. Toss with the cooked noodles and serve.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups broth or water
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning

Steps

1. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add the rice, broth or water, salsa, and taco seasoning.
3. Cover and cook until the rice is tender.
4. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and let it melt before serving.