Pinterest Review: Baked Chicken, Potatoes & Green Beans

I love Pinterest, don't you? 

This recipe is kind of famous on Pinterest.

I've seen it so many times, 

and every time I tell myself, 

I have to try that!

Well, tonight I did! 

So here's my review:

This Pinterest recipe receives a 

9.4 out of 10 

Based on the following categories:

10/10 for Difficulty 

Really it doesn't get much easier than this:

1. Wash, Peel and Quarter Potatoes
2. Season Ingredients with Italian Dressing Packet
3. Arrange in Casserole Dish and Top with Pats of Butter
4. Cover with Foil and Bake at 350 for One Hour.

10/10 for Ingredients

There are a total of FIVE tasty ingredients.

1. Chicken
2. Red Potatoes 
3. Green Beans
4. Italian Seasoning 
5. Butter

10/10 for Time

This takes about 5 minutes to prep and bakes in one hour.

6/10 for Healthy. 

Butter and I have a love/hate relationship.

Alternative-
Substitute "Smart Balance" or an olive oil spread 
and serve a side salad in lieu of rolls or bread. 

10/10 for "Hubby and Kiddo Approved"

I received an enthusiastic 

"Yes! Make this again" from the whole fam.

There you have it folks, 

I hope this review has been helpful. 

I do suggest giving this recipe a shot, 
if you like tender flavorful chicken, 
perfectly cooked potatoes packed with flavor,
and juicy green beans that even the pickiest eaters will eat.

All-in-all it's a good "meat & potatoes" dish 

for those busy fall weeknights.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Verde

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Verde 

Step One: Poach Chicken

Season Chicken with Cumin, 

Oregano, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Ground Pepper

and whatever other seasonings you prefer

Place Chicken Breasts in a stock pot 

Cover with Chicken broth/stock

Add one lime cut in half

and half an onion cut in half

Bring to a boil.

Cover and reduce heat

Simmer 20 minutes
until chicken is fully cooked

Step Two: Mix Enchilada Filling

Shred chicken in large bowl

Add a big spoonful of cream cheese

and a big spoonful of sour cream

Half a can of green chile enchilada sauce

1 can of diced green chiles 

season to taste.

Step Three: Roll Enchiladas

Spoon 1/8 cup of filling in each tortilla

Roll enchiladas and arrange in casserole dish

Step Four: Top Enchiladas

Cover with remainder of enchilada sauce

Top with grated cheese

Step Five: Bake Enchiladas

Cover with foil

and bake at 375 degrees

for 20 minutes.

Remove foil

Bake for 10 more minutes

Enjoy!

Chicken Salad 3 Ways

 I love chicken salad

and I'm not talking about 

canned chicken and mayo

on a boring old piece of bread.

I am talking about 

beautifully poached chicken 

salad with the works! 

Here are three wonderful ways 

to serve up chicken salad:

In a wrap:

On a bun:

Over a bed of lettuce:

To poach your chicken 

You'll need:

Chicken broth

Half an Onion

Seasoning

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

Put ingredients into a stock pot 
and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, 

and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Then let chicken cool.

While the chicken is cooling,

assemble "the works"

Chop fruit, veggies & nuts.

Suggested ingredients:

Green Apples, Red Onions, Celery, 

Carrots, Grapes, Walnuts, Pecans, 

Dried Cranberries, Dried Cherries, Raisins...

Next shred chicken.

Then whip up your dressing.

To cut back on calories use equal parts 

mayo and plain greek yogurt.

*I like to add about a spoonful 

of honey mustard.

Finally mix it all up and

season with dill weed, garlic powder

and fresh ground pepper.

Enjoy!